Georg Goltermann's Music Receives Sympathetic Performances

Howard Griffiths and the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra seem invested in these works. Griffiths brings out the orchestra's skill, making this music comes alive.

Ralph Graves 9/21/22 Ralph Graves 9/21/22

James Lee III -- Fantastic Voyages

This gifted African-American composer has a rare talent for melody and orchestration. And he has a musical imagination that's well-served by those talents.

Ralph Graves 4/28/22 Ralph Graves 4/28/22

Henze: Nachtstücke und Arien worth exploring

Henze's music isn't easy to perform -- or to listen to. These artists provide a compelling reason to make the effort, though. And for the intrepid listener, the rewards are great.

Ralph Graves 1/20/22 Ralph Graves 1/20/22

Michael Gielen's Zemlinsky recording a welcome reissue

But this release isn't about the sound, it's about the performances.

Ralph Graves 12/29/21 Ralph Graves 12/29/21

Florence Price Symphony No. 3 blends traditions

This 1940 work has a fresh sound. And a uniquely American one.

Ralph Graves 4/6/21 Ralph Graves 4/6/21

Early Music by Walter Braunfels Promising

The ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra under Gregor Buhl turn in some solid performances. I think I prefer the composer's later style, but these are a good entry point into his catalog.

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