C Major Archive
Tango Under the Stars, Blu-ray (2016)
A wonderful evening of tango-related works in the Hollywood Bowl. Tango Under the Stars, Blu-ray (2016) Performers: Gustavo Dudamel and the Hollywood Bowl Orch./ Angel Romero, guitar/Lalo Schifrin/ Tango Buenos Aires Dancers/ Seth Asarnow, bandoneon Director: Michael Beyer Studio: C Major (Distr. by Naxos) [3/24/17] Program: LALO SCHIFRIN: Concerto for Guitar and Orch. No. 2; […]
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, Blu-ray (2016)
A classic that has been seen by millions—now in your living room. George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, Blu-ray (2016) TCHAIKOVSKY: The Nutcracker (Live from Lincoln Center) Performers: The New York City Ballet Director: Katherine E. Brown Producer: John Goberman Studio: C Major 738704 2016 [Distr. by Naxos] Video: 16:9 HD Blu-ray Audio: PCM Stereo 2.0, DTS-HD […]
RACHMANINOV: Variations on a Theme of Chopin; Variations on Theme of Corelli – Marianna Prjevalskaya, p. – Fanfare Cincinnati
Strong virtuosity and intelligent virtuosity mark pianist Prjevalskaya’s sojourn into Rachmaninov variations. RACHMANINOV: Variations on a Theme of Chopin, Op. 22; Variations on a Theme of Corelli, Op. 42 – Marianna Prjevalskaya, p. – Fanfare Cincinnati FC-008, 51:30 (6/10/16) [Distr. by Naxos] *****: Marianna Prjevalskaya (b. 1982), gold medal winner of the 2013 Cincinnati World […]
SIBELIUS: Symphonies Nos. 1, 2, 5 & 7 cond. by Leonard Bernstein – Blu-ray (2015)
SIBELIUS: Symphonies Nos. 1, 2, 5 & 7 cond. by Leonard Bernstein – Blu-ray (2015) Performers: Vienna Philharmonic/ Leonard Bernstein Studio: Unitel/C Major [Distr. by Naxos] (11/13/15) Director: Humphrey Burton Video: 1080i color for 16 x 9 (Symphonies 1, 5 & 7) 4 x 3: Sym. 2 Audio: DTS-HD MA 5.1, PCM Stereo All Regions […]
“Rejoice” – Itzhak Perlman & Cantor Helfgot (2014)
A wonderful hour-plus of Yiddish music with violinist Itzhak Perlman and other performers.
VERDI: I Vespri Siciliani (complete opera), Blu-ray (2012)
Far better than most, with terrific sound and fine video, this Vespri is well worth the effort.
VERDI: Otello (complete opera), Blu-ray (2014)ROSSINI: Otello (complete opera) (2014)
Two excellent performances of Otello that do both composers’ intentions justice.
VERDI: Otello (complete opera), Blu-ray (2014)ROSSINI: Otello (complete opera) (2014)
Two excellent performances of Otello that do both composers’ intentions justice.
Stravinsky in Hollywood, Blu-ray (2014)
Fascinating footage of Stravinsky’s later years in the U.S. and of Robert Craft at 90 and as a young man.
Carlos Kleiber = I am lost to the world, Blu-ray (2014)
A fascinating documentary showing just how lost Kleiber was.
BEETHOVEN: Missa Solemnis cond. by Harnoncourt, Blu-ray (2013)
Revelatory? Not quite, but certainly new and different, more from an interpretative standpoint than an orchestral one.
Tanglewood 75th Anniversary Celebration, Blu-ray (2013)
Tanglewood at 75 Concert.
BACH: The Orchestral Suites: No. 1 in C Major; No. 2 in B Minor; No. 3 in D Major; No. 4 in D Major – La Petite Bande/ Sigiswald Kuijken – Accent
The Bach Orchestral Suites are hereby rendered with hearty, “authentic” affection, though not every taste will endorse the performances without qualifications.
The Colón Ring: Wagner in Buenos Aires, Blu-ray (2013)
A fascinating film that documents a unique attempt at summarizing Wagner’s Ring Cycle.
"Flute Concertos at Sanssouci" – A Tribute to Frederick the Great, Blu-ray (2012)
A decadent immersion in the world of Frederick the Great’s court and music.
Uniko (2011)
A difficult-to-describe avant musical experience. Must be seen & heard to be believed.
Salzburg Festival Opening Concert 2012, Blu-ray
We’ve come a long way to get an opening Festival concert like this.
LÉO DELIBES: Coppélia (complete ballet), Blu-ray (2011) LERA AUERBACH / JOHN NEUMEIER: The Little Mermaid (complete ballet), Blu-ray (2011)
A Coppélia that will give you something to think about and a Little Mermaid that might leave your head reeling.
Kinshasa Symphony, Blu-ray (2011)
I feel this film on the struggles of the only symphony orchestra in the Congo may be the best documentary of the year.
HANDEL: Theodora (complete oratorio), Blu-ray (2011)
This production raises more questions than it answers.
Stereotypes Audio
Cembal d’amour
Pure Pleasure / Speakers Corner
Cedille
