Masterpieces in Miniature

Music Feature: Notable Classical Recordings of 2014

Feel free to disagree, add to them, come up with your own list, etc. Above all, enjoy!

The conceit of this disc is both nostalgic and old-fashioned.

John McEnerney July 5, 2020 at 9:24 pm on Book Reconsideration: “A Confederacy of Dunces” — Still an American Comic Masterpiece?I read COD 40 years ago and again about 20 years ago, and the article makes me want to read...
Bill Marx July 5, 2020 at 6:09 pm on Rethinking the Repertoire #22 – Florence Price’s “Mississippi River Suite”A mistake: it should be Will Marion Cook — I have corrected in the piece.
Michael July 5, 2020 at 2:32 pm on Rethinking the Repertoire #22 – Florence Price’s “Mississippi River Suite”In the review, you mention composer Will Marion Clark, as a peer of Stills and Kaye: "Price wasn’t the early...
Dan Festa July 1, 2020 at 12:57 pm on Jazz Album Review: The Ultimate Peggy Lee — A Woman in ControlI was 11 years old when I first heard "Why Don't You Do Right." I fell in love with Miss...
Chuck Taylor June 30, 2020 at 3:54 pm on Music Interview: Jim Kweskin and Geoff MuldaurI googled jim kweskin earlier today on a whim and was glad to see he’s still going strong. He taught...