Ernst Wallfisch – Hindemith: Chamber Music, Vol. VI (2023) [FLAC 24 bit, 96 kHz]

Ernst Wallfisch – Hindemith: Chamber Music, Vol. VI (2023) [FLAC 24 bit, 96 kHz]

Ernst Wallfisch (27 May 1920 in Frankfurt am Main – 8 May 1979 in Northampton, Massachusetts) was a prominent viola soloist, recording artist and pedagogue, primarily remembered along with his wife, pianist Lory Wallfisch, as partners of the Wallfisch Duo.

Carol Honigberg – Barber: Piano Concerto, Op. 38; Piano Sonata in E-Flat Minor, Op. 26 (2022) [FLAC 24 bit, 96 kHz]

Carol Honigberg – Barber: Piano Concerto, Op. 38; Piano Sonata in E-Flat Minor, Op. 26 (2022) [FLAC 24 bit, 96 kHz]

Carol Honigberg received her master’s degree in Piano Performance, at Northwestern University and her bachelor’s at Roosevelt University.

A few of Carol’s significant teachers and mentors include former teachers Rudolph Ganz, Cecile Genhardt, and Marguerite Long in Paris, France.

Carol Wincenc, The Muir String Quartet – Hoffmeister: Two Flute Quartets (2023) [FLAC 24 bit, 44,1 kHz]

Carol Wincenc, The Muir String Quartet – Hoffmeister: Two Flute Quartets (2023) [FLAC 24 bit, 44,1 kHz]

Embark on a journey of exquisite classical compositions with Hoffmeister’s two Flute Quartets, performed by the renowned flutist Carol Wincenc and The Muir String Quartet. Released in 1985 by Musical Heritage Society, this album showcases the sublime talents of these exceptional musicians. Experience the delicate interplay of the flute and string quartet as they bring Hoffmeister’s compositions to life, capturing the essence of their emotional depth and intricate melodies. Wincenc’s virtuosity shines through every note, while The Muir String Quartet’s impeccable ensemble playing creates a mesmerizing tapestry of sound. With its warm and resonant production quality, this album beautifully preserves the timeless elegance and grace of Hoffmeister’s chamber music.

Cappella Nova, Richard Taruskin – Josquin des Prez: Motets for the Blessed Virgin (2022) [FLAC 24 bit, 96 kHz]

Cappella Nova, Richard Taruskin – Josquin des Prez: Motets for the Blessed Virgin (2022) [FLAC 24 bit, 96 kHz]

For the last eight years, Cappella Nova has been singing liturgical music of the Renaissance and the late Middle Ages for New York audiences. Sunday evening at St. Joseph’s church in Greenwich Village the 19-member group and its director, Richard Taruskin, gave their last concert for a while. Cappella Nova is taking a year off and is scheduled to reassemble in the fall of 1984.

Ani Kavafian – Ani Kavafian Plays Fritz Kreisler (2022) [FLAC 24 bit, 96 kHz]

Ani Kavafian – Ani Kavafian Plays Fritz Kreisler (2022) [FLAC 24 bit, 96 kHz]

Born in Istanbul of Armenian heritage, Ani Kavafian began piano lessons at the age of three. After immigrating to the United States in 1956, she began violin studies in Detroit, Michigan with Ara Zerounian and then with Mischa Mischakoff. She went on to study at the Juilliard School with Ivan Galamian receiving a Master of Science degree.