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Naxos Classical Spotlight

Naxos Classical Spotlight explores the world of classical music. Along the way host Raymond Bisha shares the stories about the music, and the musicians who make it.

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Beethoven’s Piano Concertos Nos. 1 and 2

Beethoven’s Piano Concertos Nos. 1 and 2

The internationally respected artists on this release are well known to Naxos followers: pianist Boris Giltburg (whose r... Read more

4 Oct 2019

20mins

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‘Rach 3’. The Mount Everest of piano concertos.

‘Rach 3’. The Mount Everest of piano concertos.

Raymond Bisha helps turn the pages of Rachmaninov’s Third Piano Concerto, following the release of Boris Giltburg’s fine... Read more

18 May 2018

20mins

Ranked #3

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Four centuries of music for guitar ensemble.

Four centuries of music for guitar ensemble.

Guitar Gala Night comprises performances by the Amadeus Guitar Duo and the Duo Gruber & Maklar in a programme that’s... Read more

7 Dec 2018

19mins

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Robert Schumann’s works for cello

Robert Schumann’s works for cello

Although storm clouds were starting to gather over Robert Schumann’s mental health in the years 1849–50, it proved a rem... Read more

4 May 2018

20mins

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Beethoven’s Harmoniemusik

Beethoven’s Harmoniemusik

Beethoven certainly has the wind in his sails with this tremendous release of music for wind ensemble, a genre that form... Read more

1 Nov 2019

20mins

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Liszt’s Transcendental Studies.

Liszt’s Transcendental Studies.

Franz Liszt was one of music history’s first superstars, whose stunning technique and charismatic stage presence facilit... Read more

4 Jan 2019

20mins

Ranked #7

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Magna Sequentia II. A quick step through J. S. Bach’s keyboard dances.

Magna Sequentia II. A quick step through J. S. Bach’s keyboard dances.

If playlists had been available in the 18th century, Magna Sequentia IIwould undoubtedly have enjoyed an enthusiastic re... Read more

18 Oct 2019

20mins

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The musical alchemy of Manuel de Falla

The musical alchemy of Manuel de Falla

Manuel de Falla is renowned as the greatest Spanish composer of the early 20th century, whose genius rested in part on h... Read more

3 May 2019

19mins

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Ludwig van Beethoven. Works from his middle years.

Ludwig van Beethoven. Works from his middle years.

Raymond Bisha presents an overview of works written by Beethoven during his middle years period. It’s a companion resour... Read more

28 Feb 2020

27mins

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The Lully effect. Going to the heart of the French Baroque orchestra.

The Lully effect. Going to the heart of the French Baroque orchestra.

Raymond Bisha introduces a new release of music by three Baroque titans: Lully, Telemann and Rameau. The latter two were... Read more

7 Sep 2018

20mins

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Brazilian Violin Sonatas

Brazilian Violin Sonatas

Leopoldo Miguez and Glauco Velásquez were both leading figures in Brazil’s classical music scene at the turn of the 20th... Read more

4 Sep 2019

20mins

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Three American Classics

Three American Classics

Raymond Bisha introduces a new release of three American orchestral triumphs in stunning performances by the youthful ra... Read more

15 Jun 2018

20mins

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Respighi’s Roman Trilogy: A musical prism. Featuring JoAnn Falletta

Respighi’s Roman Trilogy: A musical prism. Featuring JoAnn Falletta

Conductor JoAnn Falletta talks with radio host Peter Hall about her recording of Respighi’s Roman Trilogy, her 24th rele... Read more

8 Feb 2019

43mins

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