Mikhail Pletnev and the newly formed Rachmaninoff International Orchestra (RIO) performed under the baton of Kent Nagano all four Rachmaninoff piano concertos and the Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini in October 2023. 2023 marked the 150th anniversary…

The award-winning Trio con Brio Copenhagen performs piano trios from the years around 1900. The rarely played D'un matin de printemps by French composer Lili Boulanger is a tribute to nature’s eternity from the incredibly talented composer the world…

Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker is one of the fixed stars of the classical ballet repertoire. Artistic Director Petr Zuska understands it perfectly to bring in a modern flavor to this beloved classic. In this charming staging, suitable also for…

Dive into the world of film music as you journey through iconic soundtracks with the Danish National Symphony Orchestra’s limited CD box set “Movies in Concert”. From the enchanting "Fantasymphony" to the thrilling “Murder” in Symphony and the…

Dive into the world of film music as you journey through iconic soundtracks with the Danish National Symphony Orchestra’s limited vinyl box set “Movies in Concert”. From the enchanting "Fantasymphony" to the thrilling "Gaming in Symphony" and the…

Under the baton of the new chief conductor Hans-Christoph Rademann, the RIAS Kammerchor and the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin are performing popular Motets by Johann Sebastian Bach, interspersed with fine instrumental works of the composer. Founded…

Israeli-American pianist Yefim Bronfman has wowed critics and audiences worldwide for decades with his solo recitals, prestigious orchestral engagements, and expanding catalogue of recordings. In this recording from 1987 he interprets some of…

Aleksey Igudesman has created a sardonic mix of the most evil music critiques of the last centuries written about some of the greatest works of music. Equipped with a frivolous potpourri of musical insults, John Malkovich slips into the role of the…

Erich Leinsdorf was a highly esteemed conductor known for his versatility, musical expertise, and dedication to the art of conducting. With his precise and meticulous conducting style, Leinsdorf was able to extract the finest details from the music…

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart completed his Symphony No. 41 in C major, K. 551, on 10 August 1788. The longest and last symphony that he composed, it is regarded by many critics as among the greatest symphonies in classical music. The work is nicknamed the…