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Yuja Wang: Shostakovich piano concertos. Andris Nelsons conducts the Boston SO. 'Cause I had no Shostakovich piano concertos in my collection.

My best classical records of 2025

Paganini's (& Co.) caprices by the Gramophone's Young Artist of 2025, Spanish violinist María Dueñas. The record received the Gramophone's Instrumental Award of 2025.

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.

Andrés Segovia

Mary Poppins 🌂

Yo-yo Ma in concert

On this day 1756, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg. I recommend his 1st, 2nd and 3rd violin concertos with Danish violinist Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider, here also conducting the London Symphony Orchestra.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

On this day of 1959, American soprano Renée Fleming was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania. Now spinning on my CD player one of her most famous recordings, Dvořák's opera 'Rusalka' from 1997. Sir Charles Mackerras conducts the Czech PO.

Renée Fleming

Alisha Weir & Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland 
Dublin Peace Proms 2024

Naughty (Matilda the musical)

Of all world premiere opera recordings nominated for the Grammys 2026 of 'Best Opera Recording', I select the most conservative work 'Intelligence' by Jake Heggie, inspired by the true story of two American Civil War spies, Elizabeth Van Lew and Mary Jane Bowser.

Jake Heggie

On this day 1809, Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy was born in Hamburg. I am listening to a record from 2008. Leonidas Kavakos conducts the Camerata Salzburg and performs Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in e minor, Op. 64.

Felix Mendelssohn

On this day of 1938, American composer of contemporary music John Corigliano was born in NY. Here is a record with his 2nd Symphony and the suite from film score 'The Red Violin'. Yuli Turovski conducts I Musici de Montréal.

John Corigliano

On this day of 1626, English Renaissance composer John Dowland was buried at St Ann's, Blackfriars, London. Here is a recent album with Dowland's music;  mezzo-soprano Lea Desandre and lutenist Thomas Dunford: 'Songs of Passion'

John Dowland

Double dose of my instrument. 'Slavic Sessions' by Slovenian guitarist Mak Grgić (twice Grammy nominee) and Polish guitarist Mateusz Kowalski.

Amor eterno: chart hits from 16th and 17th century with the amazing voice of the Belgian baroque soprano Gwendoline Blondeel.

On this day in 1885, Alban Berg was born in Vienna. Here is a great recording of a great work: the 1951 recording of his 1st opera, 'Wozzeck'. Dimitri Mitropoulos conducts the NYP.

Alban Berg

On this day of 1947, John Adams was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. I recommend (if you dare) to listen to the 1987 recording of his opera 'Nixon in China', which received the 1988 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Composition in the Classical category.  Edo de Waart leads the Chorus and Orchestra of St. Luke's.

John Adams

On this day of 1760, Czech composer Jan Ladislav Dussek was born. A characteristic examplen of his work is his Messe Solemnelle in G major. Richard Egarr conducts the Academy of Ancient Music.

Jan Ladislav Dussek

On this day of 1927, Austrian composer and music teacher Robert Fuchs died in Vienna aged 80. On my CD player, his violin sonatas 1, 2 and 3, with Hyejin Chung (violin) and Warren Lee (piano).

Robert Fuchs

Today, same conductor, orchestra and soloist as yesterday. My selection for the Grammys 2026 award of 'Best Classical Instrumental Solo': it is Yuja Wang playing the Shostakovich piano concertos. Andris Nelsons conducts the Boston SO.

Yuja Wang

On this day 1962, French composer Jacques Ibert died in Paris aged 71. On my record plyer now spinning his 1st opera 'Persée et Andromède' which premiered in 1921, with Yann Beuron and Annick Massis in the title roles.

Jacques Ibert

On this day 2004, Iannis Xenakis died in Paris aged 79. If your ears are brave enough, I recommend his chamber music performed by the Arditti quartet. I was fortunate enough to experience a live performance of Tetras, Tetora and Ikhoor, in 1992 in Delphi, with the composer present among the audience.

Iannis Xenakis

My selection for the Grammys 2026 Award for 'Best Orchestral Performance' is Olivier Messiaen's Turangalîla-Symphonie with the Boston SO conducted by Andris Nelsons. Soloists: Yuja Wang (piano), Cécile Lartigau (Ondes Martenot)

Andris Nelsons

Καθημερινή παρέα στο διάβασμα, στο γράψιμο, στη διόρθωση η κλασική μουσική.

On this day of 1909, Polish composer Mieczysław Karłowicz died at the age of 32 in an avalanche while skiing on an excursion in the Tatra Mountains. Here is a record, a compilation of his orchestral works, that introduces his musical style. Yan Pascal Tortelier conducts the BBC PO.

Mieczysław Karłowicz

On this day 1994, Polish composer and conductor Witold Roman Lutosławski died in Warsaw aged 81. Now spinning on my CD player his cello concerto with soloist, Swiss cellist Christian Poltéra.

Witold Lutosławski

On this day 1901, Jascha Heifetz was born in Vilnius. I recommend his 1959 recording of Sibelius' violin concerto which is considered one of his best recordings. Walter Hendl conducts the Chicago SO.

Jascha Heifetz

A sing along Mary Poppins medley to celebrate its 50th anniversary 🌂💖🥰

BBC Proms

On this day of 1927, Leontyne Price was born in Laurel, Mississippi. I recommend the 1962 recording of her most acclaimed role, 'Aida' which won the 1963 Grammy Award for Best Opera recording. Sir Georg Solti conducts the Orchestra del Teatro dell' Opera di Roma.

Leontyne Price

Fantastic performance by Yo-yo Ma last night

Yo-yo Ma @njpac

Three days I study the piece in violin. This would be my first classical piece since I always play pop or modern song. I'm finally finish the piece although it's still sight read and I don't memorise it yet. What should be the next step? Should I memorise first?

Concerto in B minor by Rieding

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Validation? Not Required!

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Listening to Music Travel Love's version of "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" while looking at my unfinished textured painting.

THE FIRST WITHOUT HIM. A Father's Birthday Wrapped in Pain.

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My best classical records of 2025

My best classical records of 2025

Andrés Segovia

Mary Poppins 🌂

Yo-yo Ma in concert

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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