RICHARD WAGNER
Wagner: Siegfried (complete opera recorded 2017) Simon O'Neill, Matthias Goerne, David Cangelosi, Heidi Melton, Werner van Mechelen / Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, Jaap van Zweden [ Naxos / 4 CD Box Set - released 2/Nov/2017 ] "New Zealand tenor Simon O'Neill is surely the Siegfried for our generation." MusicWeb |
SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2 / Etudes-tableaux Boris Giltburg (piano) / Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Carlos Miguel Prieto [ Naxos / CD - released 17/Aug/2017 ] "Giltburg certainly has something fresh to say in Rachmaninov's Second Concerto...and he says it elegantly and eloquently...one of the most appealing aspects of this performance is its grand trajectory." Gramophone Editor's Choice |
TERRY RILEY
Riley: The Palmian Chord Ryddle / At the Royal Majestic Tracy Silverman (electric violin), Todd Wilson (organ) / Nashville Symphony, Giancarlo Guerrero [ Naxos American Classics / CD - released 28/Oct/2017 ] Terry Riley's name will always be associated with his breakthrough work In C, but his influence on modern music has stretched far beyond minimalism. Both of the works on this recording reveal Riley's spirit of exploration and his close collaboration... |
ERIKS ESENVALDS
Ešenvalds: The Doors of Heaven Portland State Chamber Choir, Ethan Sperry [ Naxos / CD - released 15/Aug/2017 ] "This is a super disc. All the music is compelling..anyone wanting to explore the extraordinary music of Ēriks Ešenvalds could start here with confidence. In all respects…this disc is a conspicuous success." MusicWeb |