La Repubblica called it: 'The most wonderful symphonic cycle of the past decade.' The Beethoven Symphonies mark the highlight of Abbado's relationship with the Berliner Philharmoniker and his 12 years as chief conductor. “Abbado lets loose all the…

Beethoven symphonies, recorded live in Freiburg und Baden-Baden with the SWR Symphony Orchestra conducted by Michael Gielen.

Beethoven symphonies, recorded live in Freiburg und Baden-Baden with the SWR Symphony Orchestra conducted by Michael Gielen.

In time for his 65th birthday in November 2007, Daniel Barenboim has completed a cycle of Beethoven's piano concertos. Recorded live at the prestigious Klavier-Festival Ruhr in May 2007, this recording reflects both a very individual and special…

Bertrand Chamayou, an international pianist, is also a child of the country. Here he meets the orchestra's musical director, Tugan Sokhiev, for a first concert under his direction. It's a bit like a new school year, but with new rules and new…

John Cage's Sonatas and Interludes revolve around the principle of "prepared piano". This concept, coined by the American composer, is to hinder the piano through various objects (screws, rubber and other elastic) placed in its crate and also between…

Today Sir Simon Rattle is one of the world’s most famous conductors. He earned this international reputation during his 18 years as conductor of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, which he led to global fame. This recording of Massiaen’s “Et…

The legendary Concierto de Aranjuez has never been performed with such sensuality and profundity as by guitarist Pepe Romero and the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields conducted by Sir Neville Marriner. Romero’s interpretation is influenced by…

Immerse yourself in a captivating classical concert recording with the Czech Philharmonic conducted by Jakub Hruša. Experience the world premiere of Slavomir Horinka's Rejoice III, Ciaccona for Orchestra, followed by Josef Špaček's mesmerizing…

A night of Czech Music: Jakub Hrůša conducts Suk, Haas and Janáček: This entire programme is somewhat in the spirit of Janáček. If one did not know that the composer of the Scherzo triste was Janáček’s pupil Pavel Haas, one might reasonably attribute…