Classical Insights: June 2024

There are several notable piano recordings among this month’s reviews. Veteran artist Pierre-Laurent Aimard takes on Schubert’s Ländler dances. Yunchan Lim (pictured) displays astonishing artistry in Chopin’s Etudes. Then there are the piano concertos by little-known 19th century composers Henselt and Bronsart, performed with sensitivity by Paul Wee.

Also, we are starting to re-visit some classic albums by some of the greatest 20th century artists, several of which are considered to be definitive versions of the compositions featured on them. For example, we have taken a fresh look at the 1962 recording of the War Requiem by Benjamin Britten. Definitely worth a listen!

Check out these amazing classical music albums and let us know what you think by leaving a comment below!

John Adams, Los Angeles Philharmonic – John Adams: Girls of the Golden West
Pierre-Laurent Aimard – Schubert: Ländler
Benjamin Alard – Johann Sebastian Bach: The Complete Works for Keyboard, Vol. 9 – The Happy Years
…and many more!

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