In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Mozart & Contemporaries” by Víkingur Ólafsson, “Galuppi: Piano Sonatas” by Fernanda Damiano, “Mozart: String Quartets Dedicated To Joseph Haydn” by Cuarteto

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Female” by Lucie Bartholomäi & Verena Louis, “Farrenc: Symphony Nos. 1 & 3” by Insula Orchestra & Laurence Equilbey, “Joan Tower: Strike Zones” by Evelyn Gle

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Roots” by Randall Goosby, “American Quintets” by Matthew Rose and the Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective, “Summertime” by Isata Kanneh-Mason, “Obstacles” by Pet

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “La Clarinette Parisienne” by Michael Collins and Noriko Ogawa, “Ravel & Saint-Saëns: Piano Trios” by the Sitkovetsky Trio, “Dutilleux: Le Loup & Other Works”

In this episode, we discuss recent recordings of the orchestral music of Hans Rott, two recordings of Astor Piazzolla compositions, and check out some music by European jazz artists from Estonia, Denmark, Italy, and Slovenia.   “Hans Rott: Orchestral Wor.

In this episode, we discuss six recent classical and jazz releases including soprano vocals, classical trumpet and piano works, the new Pat Metheny recording, and some awesome trombone and funky organ.   “Clair-Obscur: Strauss - Berg – Zemlinsky” (Alpha).

In this episode, we discuss six recent releases including Italian Baroque, classical and jazz female vocals, French brothers and duets, and some interesting album cover art.   "Settecento" (Signum Classics) La Serenissima, Adrian Chandler (director/violi.

In this episode, we review the 2021 GRAMMY Award winners in the jazz and classical categories and discuss six recent classical and jazz releases.   2021 GRAMMYs Awards Show: Complete Nominees List   "J.S. Bach: Well-Tempered Clavier,  Book 2 (Excerpts)" .

In this episode, we discuss the 2021 GRAMMY Awards nominations for the eight classical categories.   2021 GRAMMYs Awards Show: Complete Nominees List   "Destination Rachmaninov - Arrival" (Deutsche Grammophon) Daniil Trifonov; Yannick Nézet-Séguin, condu.

In this episode, we discuss the 2021 GRAMMY Awards nominations for the five jazz categories and Best Contemporary Instrumental Album, and mention some other 2020 releases deserving recognition.   2021 GRAMMYs Awards Show: Complete Nominees List   “Data L.