Classical music

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews "Brain/Kell/Gossens Play Schumann & Beethoven."

Alsop is the music director of the Colorado Symphony. One of the few woman conductors in the world, she has also served as music director of the Lond Island Philharmonic, and has been the guest conductor for many orchestras, including the St. Louis Symphony, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Boston Pops Orchestra. Her new CD "Victory Stride," features the work of the African American composer James P. Johnson.

Classical Music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews a new recording of a major Stravinsky score, "Les Noces and Village Wedding Songs" performed by the Pokrovsky Ensemble on the Elektra label. This recording presents the pieces in the style of folk singing, rather than the usual concert style.

Classical Music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews some historic recordings by composer Benjamin Britten. (EMI Classics).

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews a new CD. It's a reissue from The Hollywood String Quartet, a chamber group made up of studio musicians who wanted to perform the classics. (on the Testament label).

Lloyd Schwartz reviews a world premier of composer John Harbison's "Cello Concerto," performed by Yo-Yo Ma and The Boston Symphony Orhcestra.

Classical Music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews a new album of opera overtures played on wind instruments, "Overture" by the Harmonie Ensemble of New York, conducted by Steve Richman (on the Music & Arts Programs of America label: 510-525-4583).

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews pianist Leon Fleisher's new album, "Piano Works for the Left Hand." (on Sony).

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews Yo-Yo Ma's new album "Made in America." The album consists of American music.

Classical Music critic Lloyd Schwartz on a live performance of Bellini's opera "I Puritani" which features Luciano Pavarotti and Beverly Sills. (Legato Classics)