Capriccio
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Special offer. Albert Lortzing: Der Waffenschmied (The Armorer of Worms)
Günther Groissböck (Hans Stadinger), Miriam KutrowaƗz (Marie), Juliette Mars (Irmentraut), Arnold Schoenberg Chor, ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Leo Hussain
This anniversary concert performance from the opera’s birthplace – the Theater an der Wien – benefits from affectionate and unfussy conducting from Leo Hussain. —
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Antoni Wit, a strong-willed Kapellmeister and a master of controlled ecstasy, together with the Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie, makes a strong case for the composer with these well-crafted recordings. —
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The Pupils Of Franz Liszt: Emil von Sauer / Conrad Ansorge - Piano Concertos
Oliver Triendl (piano), Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Roland Kluttig
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Schubert: Die Schöne Müllerin & Auf dem Strome
Daniel Behle (tenor), Sveinung Bjelland (piano), Ab Koster (horn)
Behle has a beautiful, light lyrical tenor voice, suave in pianissimo, agile in faster passages and with surprisingly powerful fortes...He also has something to say about the songs, though he... —
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It’s the first commercial recording [of the original Scherzo] and a must-hear for all Brucknerians. —
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Francaix & Poulenc: Concertos for 2 Pianos and Orchestra
Mona Bard (piano) & Rica Bard (piano)
Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie & Rheinland-Pfalz, Ariane Matiakh
With its attractive programme and the excellent musicianship of these performers this Capriccio disc is a real treat and very easy to recommend…well-chosen and fabulously executed, what's not... —
