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Gramophone Awards 2026
My preference for the Chamber Music Record of the year is the Now Spinning string quartets nos. 2,3,5 and 7 by Bohuslav Martinů, performed by the Pavel Haas Quartet from the Czech Republic.
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Joining the bandwagon lol 80’s trend
Dmitri Shostakovich
On this day of 1906, Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich was born in Saint Petersburg. Now Spinning his complete symphonies. Vasily Petrenko conducts the Royal Liverpool PO.
Goodnight
Gustav Holst
On this day of 1874, Gustav Holst was born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Now Spinning his orchestral suite 'The Planets' paired with Elgar's 'Enigma Variations'. Sir Adrian Boult conducts the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
Maria Callas
On this day of 1977, Maria Callas died in Paris. She was 53 years old. Now Spinning the "Berlin Lucia", captured on 29 September 1955. The La Scala cast and choir on stage. Herbert von Karajan conducts the RIAS Symphony Orchestra.
Luciano Pavarotti
On this day of 2007, Luciano Pavarotti died in Modena aged 71. Now Spinning Verdi's Rigoletto, the DECCA 1971 recording with with Joan Sutherland and Sherrill Milnes under conductor Richard Bonynge.
Gramophone Awards
Last year, Elgar's violin concerto with Vilde Frang and Deutsches Symphonie Orchester Berlin conducted by Robin Ticciati, was awarded as best concerto recording of the year: "A fine modern account of a popular violin concerto"
Gramophone Awards 2026
My preference for the Orchestra of the Year Award is the Bamberger Symphoniker. Now Spinning Mozart's piano concertos nos. 9 and 22 with Jan Lisiecki. Manfred Honeck conducts.
Erich Leinsdorf
On this day of 1993, Austrian born, American conductor Erich Leinsdorf died of cancer in Zürich, Switzerland, at the age of 81. Now Spinning the 1st ever Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording from 1961. Puccini's Turandot with Birgit Nilsson, Giorgio Tozzi, Jussi Björling and Renata Tebaldi.
Mikis Theodorakis
On this day of 2021, Mikis Theodorakis died in Athens, aged 96. Now Spinning his 1960 popular oratorio 'Axion Esti' based on a poem by Odyssseas Elytis (1979 Nobel Prize in Literature).
Good morning 9:32😌❤️
Yeah😉✌🏻
I've always loved Chopin's 1st ballade even though some might say it's over played. but I think it deserves to be revisited all the time because it really has everything you could ask for (magical melodies, emotional climaxes, virtuous challenges..etc) And yes that's me playing hope you like it😁
2026 discoveries - 2nd semester
Now Spinning a 3h38m exclusively digital release of orchestral works by Alexander Scriabin. Fabio Luisi conducts the Danish National SO.
Boris Christoff
On this day of 1993, one of the best operatic basses in history, Boris Christoff, died in Rome, aged 79. Now Spinning his iconic portrayal of King Philip II in Verdi's 'Don Carlo', the 1961 DG record at La Scala, conducted by Gabriele Santini.
Alone
Deep Words ✨💕
Lorenzo da Ponte
On this day of 1838, Lorenzo da Ponte died in NY at the age of 89. He wrote the libretti for 28 operas by 11 composers, including the (Now Spinning) Mozart's 'The Marriage of Figaro'. Here is the 1990 all star MET recording.
SOFT BLOOM, STRONG SOUL Grace in Silence, power within
Wearing my favorite turban...
A new chapter begins. From mentor to learner again...
Embrace Nature
Radiance is not found in bottle, but in the gentle touch of nature.
Have you listened to?
Tchaikovsky Swan Lake, Op. 20, act 2: No. 10, scene. Moderato One of my favorite classical song I listened to. What is your favorite classical song?
2026 discoveries - 2nd semester
Success dictates the next step. Now Spinning the new record by Christina Pluhar and L'Arpeggiata featuring, as usual, Chilean Swedish mezzo soprano Luciana Mancini. Enjoy 'La Torre del Oro'.
Hello future bf😂😂
David Garrett - Paganini Caprice Nº 24
Let's meet in Dubai deira mmmm
Clair de Lune (with a lush twist)
Good morning classical music lovers, here's a rendition you don't want to miss courtesy of @joshuadomfeh 🎼🎹🎧 (edited)
Classical Musician
If you could go back in time and watch a classical musician play, who would it be and why?
Vasily Petrenko
On this day of 1976, Russian-British conductor Vasily Eduardovich Petrenko was born. Now Spinning the NAXOS boxset with Shostakovich's symphonies so that you select the one that you like most. Petrenko conducts the Royal Liverpool PO.
George Frederic Handel
On this day of 1759, George Frideric Handel died in London. Now Spinning his opera 'Tamerlano' with the Orchestra of Patras conducted by Georges Petrou.
Johann Sebastian Bach
On this day of 1685, Johann Sebastian Bach was born in Eisenach. Now Spinning Matthäuspassion, BWV 244. Frans Brüggen conducts the Orchestra of the 18th century, the Netherlands Chamber Choir, and the Boys Choir of St. Bavo Cathedral, Haarlem, in this 1998 recording.
It’s finally finished
Andrés Segovia
On this day of 1893, the great Andrés Segovia Torres was born in Linares, Spain. Here is a recent long compilation of his recordings by Deutsche Grammophon.
Private Betrayal, Public Exposure
When personal conflicts go viral, the line between accountability and harassment becomes blurred
Frédéric Chopin
On this day of 1810, Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin was born in Żelazowa Wola. Here is a rare recording: his Études Op.10 and Op.25 recorded by Maurizio Pollini in 1960, famously withdrawn by the pianist and remained unreleased until 2011.
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