Rhinemaidens
Classical CD Reviews: Pygmalion’s “Rhinemaidens,” Johann Strauss’s “Der Zigeunerbaron,” and Aurora Orchestra’s “Introit”
June 12, 2016
A superior classical music concept album, a reminder of how smart and sturdy Johan Strauss’s music can be..
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Commentary: Top Classical Recordings of 2016
I make no claims to have listened to everything released in 2016; here are my picks for the top classical recordings of the year.
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