Gioachino Rossini’s late masterpiece Petite messe solennelle was written in 1863 and described by the composer as “the last of my péchés de vieillesse” (sins of old age). Like the earlier-mentioned Rossini titles, the Petite…
Easter is the culmination of the Passion of Christ, is a Christian festival and holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The dramas of Easter have inspired composers from the Middle Ages to the 21st century, and…
This November is English composer Benjamin Britten’s 100th birthday. This 6 CD boxset features many recordings of great documentary value, featuring a selection of quartets, suites and sonatas, as well as some…
This November is English composer Benjamin Britten’s 100th birthday. This 6 CD boxset features many recordings of great documentary value, featuring a selection of quartets, suites and sonatas, as well as some…
Archiv Produktion – 55-CD boxed set, available from 19 April 2013 Archiv Produktion – Limited Edition 5-LP set – May 2013 Archiv CD + Catalogue (Compactothèque) – available May Various…
