Classical Music You Should Know . . . Amahl and the Night Visitors (opera) with libretto and music by Gian Carlo Menotti (1911-2007)
LISTEN NOW if you are a member of Classical Archives Amahl and the Night Visitors is an opera that the American composer Gian Carlo Menotti created for the NBC Opera Theatre. Thought to be the first opera created for television, Amahl was first performed and telecast...
Classical Music You Should Know . . .. Symphony No. 5 in C-, Op.67 by Ludwig van Beethoven
Classical Music You Must Know . . .. Symphony No. 5 in C-, Op.67 by Ludwig van Beethoven LISTEN NOW if you are a member of Classical Archives What can we say about Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 that has not been said before? It is probably the most beloved and renowned...
Classical Music You Should Know . . . Symphonie espagnole, for violin and orchestra in D-, Op.21, by Édouard Lalo
Classical Music You Must Know . . . Symphonie espagnole, for violin and orchestra in D-, Op.21, by Édouard Lalo With this post, Classical Archives is starting a series of posts about great classical works that every music-lover should know. Why are we starting this...
Let’s all Root for Michael Tilson Thomas . . . by Listening Along with Him
We learned this week that Maestro Michael Tilson Thomas recently had surgery for a brain tumor. What unsetting news! Yet we have also learned that MTT (as his legions of fans like to call him) is mending up just fine and is planning to return to the podium to conduct...
Featured New Release: Kurt Mazur Conducts Prokofiev’s Alexander Nevsky with the London Philharmonic
I’m pleased to share the news that if you are a member of Classical Archives, you can enjoy a stellar recording of Alexander Nevsky, newly released. The late Kurt Masur conducts the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir. The mezzo soloist is Sarah Walker, who brings a wonderful mixture of mystery and pathos to her chilling solo.
Featured New Release: A Tristan und Isolde to Treasure with Helen Traubel and Lauritz Melchior
If you are looking for a thrilling performance of Tristan und Isolde, we recommend an historical performance that has just become available here on Classical Archives. If you are a member, we suggest you listen just as soon as you can. CLICK HERE This...
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