Egon Wellesz

Classical CD Review: A Ballet of Human Sacrifice — Set in Ancient Mexico or Post–World War I Germany?

Egon Wellesz’s Weimar era critique of the cruelty of nations that are victorious in war still rings hauntingly true.

The Emerson String Quartet and Renée Fleming team up for one of the finest recordings of the year.

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