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Giacomo Puccini
…a near-fatal automobile accident, he married Elvira Gemignani. Elvira and Puccini had been in a relationship since 1884, despite her being married at the time. However, Puccini’s numerous affairs led…
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Scarlatti’s Sonata K. 213, Played by André Madeira
André Madeira, a skilled guitar player, began his musical journey with Américo Fernandes and classical guitar with Ragner Tovar. He studied at the Conservatory Calouste Gulbenkian of Aveiro under Miguel…
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Dies Irae from Faure’s Requiem
Excerpt from a 1991 concert featuring Gabriel Fauré’s “Dies Irae” from his Requiem. The San Carlo Choir performed at the Basilica of S. Trofimena in Minori, Italy, as part of…
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German Anthem by Haydn, Played by Leandro Ferreira Ramos
German Anthem – Deutsche-Hymne by Franz Joseph Haydn, performed by Leandro Ferreira Ramos on violin….
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Alfredo Kraus Performs Di Quella Pira from Verdi’s Il Trovatore
Alfredo Kraus sings “Di quella pira” from Verdi’s “Il trovatore” in the film “The Tramp and the Star” released in 1960….
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Mozart’s Requiem Mass in D Minor II – Dies Irae
Mozart’s Requiem Mass in D Minor II – Dies Irae – conducted by John Eliot Gardiner. Filmed at Palau de la Musica Catalana, Barcelona in Dec. 1991. A Requiem Mass…
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Almira, Opera by Handel – Complete Score
Recording of Handel’s “Almira, Königin von Castilien” features a cast including Ann Monoyios, Patricia Rozario, Linda Gerrard, David Thomas, Douglas Naswari, Jamie MacDougall, Olaf Haye, and Christian Elsner. Conducted by…
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Mozart Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K. 622 – Featuring Carlos Ferreira
W. A. Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto in A major, performed by Carlos Brito Ferreira on clarinet. Conducted by Cristian Măcelaru with the Romanian Chamber Orchestra….
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Leonard Bernstein
…with the orchestra than any previous conductor. As a conductor, Bernstein traveled the world, fostering relationships with orchestras across the globe. His connection with Israel, formed in 1947 when he…
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Sergei Rachmaninoff
Sergei Rachmaninoff, a multifaceted Russian musician, has unarguably etched his name in the annals of classical music as an exceptional composer, remarkable pianist, and a seasoned conductor. With a musical…
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Johannes Brahms
…Maturity: A Time of Productivity and Recognition (1862-1876) In the 1860s, Brahms held several posts, including the conductor of a women’s choir in Hamburg. These experiences not only enriched his…
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Béla Bartók – Music for Strings, Percussion, and Celesta – 2nd Movement
Béla Bartók’s Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta was written in 1936 for Swiss conductor Paul Sacher. It showcases Bartók’s refined musical concepts, with the piano and percussion instruments effectively…
