Lloyd Schwartz

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz returns to discuss more of his favorite recordings from RCA's recent batch of reissues of the conductor's many recorded works.

The label has reissued the complete recordings of the maestro, which include over 80 releases. Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews three boxed sets featuring works by Beethoven, Brahms, and Verdi.

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews two new recordings of pianist Dubravka Tomsic on the Stradivari label. He says the CDs, released after a series of successful recitals by Tomsic, are filled with fireworks, even on the slower, delicate pieces.

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews a new recording of John Field's Nocturnes, performed by Irish composer and pianist John O'Conor. (on the Telarc label).

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews a new album of two Schubert Masses conducted by Robert Shaw (on the Telarc label). It features the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Choruses.

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews a recording of Pierre Boulez conducting Mahler's 5th Symphony.

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews the operatic adaptation of Henry James' story, "The Turn of The Screw." It was composed by Benjamin Britten in 1954, and London records has just reissued a recording of Britten performing the work.

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews the final album by pianist Vladimir Horowitz.

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews two new Angel recordings featuring British conductor Roger Norrington. Norrington is known for his use of original instruments. The albums feature music from the 19th century by Schubert, Mendelssohn, Weber, Wagner, and Berlioz.

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz has a review of a new recording of composer Paul Hindemith conducting his own works with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra. The composer died in 1963 and these recordings are live recordings from the archives of his Orchestra. (on the Orfeo label)