Adult Music

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Padovano: Missa A La Dolc' Ombra & Missa Domine A Lingua Dolosa” (Hyperion) by Cinquecento, “Four Hands” (Warner Classics) by Alexandre Tharaud, “Silvestrov: Symphony for Violin & Orchestra 'Widmung'” (Naxos) by Janusz Wawrowski, Jurgis Karnavičius & The Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra / Christopher Lyndon-Gee, “Kalimbata” (Artesuono) b...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of“Mozart, You Drive Me Crazy!” (Alpha) by Golda Schultz & Kammerakademie Potsdam / Antonello Manacorda, “Louise Farrenc: Chamber Music (Clarinet Trio Op. 44, Flute Trio Op. 45, Piano Music)” (Da Vinci Classics)by Maria Caturelli, Livia Tancioni, Livia De Romanis & Michele Tozzetti, “Christopher Alan Schmitz: Violin Concerto and Symphony No. 1” (Navon...

In this episdoe, we discuss recordings of “The Excellence of Women: Casulana & Strozzi” (Fieri Records) by The Fieri Consort, “Casella, Mulè, Respighi, Pizzetti: Music For Cello and Piano” (Tactus) by Roberto Trainini & Stella Ala Luce Pontoriero, “David Fontanesi: Four String Quartets” (Da Vinci Classics) by The Mark Rothko Ensemble, “On the Scene” (GleAM Records) by Gianmarco Ferri, “It’...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: Instrumental Theatre of Affects - Hamburg Symphonies & Fantasias” (BIS) by Arte dei Suonatori & Marcin Świątkiewicz, “Mozart & Strauss: Lieder” (Warner Classics) by Sabine Devieilhe & Mathieu Pordoy,“Music For Prague” (Supraphon) by The Prague Symphony Orchestra / Tomas Brauner, “Ester” (Self Release) by Cristián...

In this episode, we're joined by guitarist Jason Keiser to discuss recordings of “Marco Giannoni: Complete Works for Solo Guitar (2006 – 2022)” (Da Vinci Classics) by Fabrizio Proietti, “Red Room” (Irida) by Konstantinos Stouraitis, Panagiotis Smarnakis & Panagiotis Themas, “Hittin’ It” (Cellar Live) by Mike Clement, and Jason Keiser's own new release “Grassology” (Adhyâropa Records).   The Ad...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Pergolesi: Stabat Mater & Vivaldi: Nisi Dominus” (Pentatone) by Shira Patchornik, Maarten Engeltjes & PRJCT Amsterdam, “Gaspar Cassadó; Federico Mompou: Complete Solo Guitar Works” (Naxos) by Eugenio Della Chiara, “Stephen Dankner: Four Sonatas for Violin and Piano” (Centaur) by Joana Genova & Willis Delony, “Dark Side, Light Side” (New Steps...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “George de La Hèle: Missa Praeter Rerum Seriem & Works By Manchicourt, Payen & Rogier” (Hyperion) by El Leon de Oro / Peter Phillips, “She Composes Like a Man” (LAWO) by Tine Thing Helseth & tenThing Brass Ensemble, “John Adams: City Noir, Fearful Symmetries & Lola Montez Does the Spider Dance” (Naxos) by The ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orche...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of, “'Diavolo': Giuseppe Tartini - 6 Violin Sonatas” (Signum) by La Serenissima / Adrian Chandler, “Florence Beatrice Price; Leo Sowerby: Music For String Quartet” (Naxos) by The Avalon String Quartet, “Dani Howard: Orchestral Works” (Rubicon) by The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra / Michael Seal, Peter Moore, “Contrafactus” (Cellar Live) by The Spike...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “C. P. E. Bach: Symphonies - From Berlin To Hamburg” (Harmonia Mundi) by Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, “Chopin & Beethoven: Sonatas” (Warner Classics) by Beatrice Rana, “Richard Baker: The Tyranny of Fun” (NMC) by Richard Baker, CHROMA, Birmingham Contemporary Music Group / Finnegan Downie Dear, Three Strange Angels, & Choir of King’s College Cam...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Anton Edvard Pratté: Quartets for Harp & Winds/Strings” (db productions) by Delphine Constantin-Reznik, Cecilia Zilliacus, Ylvali McTigert Zilliacus & Kati Raitinen, “Chausson – Lekeu” (Appassionato, le label) by Gabriel Le Magadure, Frank Braley & Quatuor Agate, “Tchaikovsky & Korngold: String Sextets” (Hyperion) by The Nash Ensemble, “Wa...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Al-Bunduqiyya – The Lost Concerto” (Warner Classics) by Giovanni Sollima, Federico Guglielmo & Il Pomo d'Oro, “Smetana: Má Vlast” (Pentatone) by The Czech Philharmonic / Semyon Bychkov, “Brahms & Busoni: Violin Concertos” (Chandos) by Francesca Dego & The BBC Symphony Orchestra / Dalia Stasevska, “Attentive Listening” (Posi-Tone) by Willie Mor...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “The Golden Hour” (Alpha) by Lucile Boulanger, Simon Pierre & Olivier Fortin, “Brahms: Cello Sonatas & Schumann: Fünf Stücke im Volkston” (BIS) by Christian Poltéra & Ronald Brautigam, “Path To the Moon” (Chandos) by Laura van der Heijden & Jâms Coleman, “Next Morning” (Bopcat Records) by Pasilians, “We Need the Wind” (Outside in Music) by...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “A Room of Her Own” (Chandos) by The Neave Trio, “Jeanne Leleu: Une Consécration éclatante. Vol. 1” (La Boîte à Pépites) by Marie-Laure Garnier, Alexandre Pascal, Léa Hennino & Heloïse Luzzati, “Outi Tarkiainen: Midnight Sun Variations” (Ondine) by Nicholas Daniel & The Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra / Nicholas Collon, “Moving On” (Alessa Records...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Méditation” (Alpha) by Andreas Staier, “Messiaen: Turangalîla-Symphony” (Harmonia Mundi) by Marc-André Hamelin, Nathalie Forget & The Toronto Symphony Orchestra / Gustavo Gimeno, “Hamelin: New Piano Works” (Hyperion) by Marc-André Hamelin, “Face to Face: Vol. 1” (PeeWee!) by The Giorgi Mikadze Trio, “Foundations” (AMP Music & Records) by Geoffrey...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Corelli & Quentin: Flute Sonatas” (Alpha) by Jean Rondeau, Anna Besson & Myriam Rignol, “The Spohr Collection, Vol. 3” (Channel) by Florilegium & Ashley Solomon, “Take 3” (Alpha) by Reto Bieri, Patricia Kopatchinskaja & Polina Leschenko, “Traveller’s Ways” (Challenge Records) by Enrico Pieranunzi, Jasper Somsen & Gabriele Mirabassi, “J...

In this epsiode, we discuss recordings of“La Danse” (Warner Classics) by Martin James Bartlett,  “Bartók, Janáček, Szymanowski” (Warner Classics) by Piotr Anderszewski, “In Blue” (Rubicon) by Andrew Armstrong, “A New Beat” (Cellar Live) by Ulysses Owens Jr. and Generation Y, “World Travelers” (Sam First Records) by Joe La Barbera, and “Nuclear Bebopalypse” (Bebop Records)The Gaz Hughes Trio.   The...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Lalo: Orchestral Works” (Chandos) by The Estonian National Symphony Orchestra / Neeme Järvi, “Sogno - Tosti Songs” (Pentatone) by Javier Camarena & Ángel Rodríguez, “Mendelssohn” (Sony) by Sol Gabetta & Bertrand Chamayou,“Fellowship” (Imani Records) by David Gibson, “Evergreen” (OA2) by Jun Iida, and “Live at Dizzy’s Club: The Music of Elvin &...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Handel for Trumpet” (Linn) by Jonathan Freeman-Attwood, Anna Szałucka & Tom Freeman-Attwood, “Shadows of My Ancestors” (Alpha) by Behzod Abduraimov, “The Silk Road: Saint-Saens, Caplet, Kverndokk & Karabey” (LAWO) by Oslo Kammerakademi & David Friedemsnn Strunck, “Introducing Jeppe Zacho” (April Records & Music) by Jeppe Zacho, “Charles, P...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Casablancas, Casals & Others: Catalan Cello Works” (Naxos) by Dmitry Yablonsky & Laia Martín, “Brahms, Coll, Korngold: Trio Isimsiz” (Rubicon) by Trio Isimsiz, “Michael Jarrell: Orchestral Works” (BIS) by Orchestre National des Pays de la Loire / Pascal Rophé, “Bizet: Carmen in Jazz” (Blue Room) by The John Ellis Quartet, “Subducción” (Animales en...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Unlocked: Brescianello, Vol. 2” (Signum) by La Serenissima & Adrian Chandler, “Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé” (Chandos) by Sinfonia of London Chorus, Sinfonia of London / John Wilson, “Helvi Leiviskä: Orchestral Works, Vol. 1” (BIS) by The Lahti Symphony Orchestra / Dalia Stasevska, “Absence” (Self Release) by Armin Jambor, “Living Legacy” (Tom Tom Records)...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Morning Star” (Hyperion) by The Gesualdo Six, “Waves” (Deutsche Grammophon) by Bruce Liu, “Mirabilis - The Music of Stephen Hough” (Orchid Classics) by London Choral Sinfonia / Michael Waldron, “A Prayer for Andrew” (Newvelle) by Ron Horton, “Owl Song” (Nonesuch Records) by Ambrose Akinmusire, and “All Those Things Still to Be Said” (Galileo Music Communi...

In this episode, we look back and pick our favorite classical and jazz recordings from 2023.   The Adult Music Podcast is featured in: Feedspot's 100 Best Jazz Podcasts   Episode 145 Deezer Playlist   Fair use disclaimer: Music sample clips are for commentary and educational purposes. We recommend that listeners listen to the complete recordings, all of which are available on streaming services in...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Paul Wranitzky: Three String Quartets Op. 32 No. 4; Op. 2 No. 2 & Op. 49” (CPO) by The Almaviva Quartett, “Profesión” (Pentatone) by Sean Shibe, “John Pickard: Mass in Troubled Times” (BIS) by Chloë Abbott, David Goode &BBC Singers / Martyn Brabbins, “Jazz Masters” (Jando Music / Via Veneto Jazz) by Fabio Zeppetella,  “Lost in Plain Sight” (Fresh...

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Luzzaschi: Il Concerto Segreto” (Ricercar) by La Néréide, Camille Allérat, Julie Roset & Ana Vieira Leite, “Letter(s) to Erik Satie” (Erato) by Bertrand Chamayou, “Pärt: Tractus” (ECM) by Maria Listra, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra / Tonu Kaljuste, “Antwerp” (Origin Records) by John Bishop, “In His Timing” (Gregory Tar...

In this episode, we dicuss recordings of “Christmas From Norway” (Decca) by Lise Davidsen, “A Choral Christmas” (Decca) by VOCES8 Foundation Choir & Orchestra, VOCES8 & Barnaby Smith, “Bob Chilcott: Christmas Oratorio” (Delphian) by Neal Davies, Sarah Connolly, Nick Pritchard & The Choir of Merton College, Oxford / Benjamin Nicholas, “We Four Kings” (FourKings Music) by Kings Return, “...