man 'It's Unbelievable': Shutdown Of Philippines' Major Broadcaster Worries Many By www.npr.org Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:59:00 -0400 Government regulators in the Philippines ordered the major broadcaster ABS-CBN off the air. Critics worry the shutdown stifles an important source of information in the age of the coronavirus. Full Article
man European Economics Preview: German Foreign Trade Data Due By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 04:31:35 GMT Foreign trade data from Germany is due on Friday, headlining a light day for the European economic news. At 2.00 am ET, Destatis is scheduled to issue Germany's external trade figures for March. Exports are forecast to fall 5 percent on month, in contrast to an increase of 1.3 percent in February. Imports are expected to drop 4 percent. Full Article
man German Exports Fall At Fastest Pace On Record By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 06:30:34 GMT German exports declined the most on record in March as foreign demand was dampened by coronavirus, or Covid-19, pandemic, official data showed Friday. Full Article
man German Exports Log Record Fall Amid Covid-19 Pandemic By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:39:24 GMT German exports declined at a record pace in March as widespread lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus, or Covid-19, across major economies hurt the demand, official data showed Friday. Exports fell by seasonally adjusted 11.8 percent month-on-month, in contrast to February's 1.2 percent rise, Destatis reported. This was the strongest decline since the beginning of the time series in August Full Article
man German Companies See Decline In Sales In 2020 Due To Covid-19 Pandemic: DIHK By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:07:59 GMT Most of the German companies expect decline in sales in the whole year of 2020 as coronavirus related crisis is expected to last longer, a survey from the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, or DIHK, showed Friday. Full Article
man Wind Concertos - BOTTI, S. / TURNER, J.L. / GRYC, S.M. (Heavy Weather) (Koffman, Mendoker, M. Goldberg, Hartt Wind Ensemble, Adsit) (8.574087) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT The Hartt School Wind Ensemble presents recent concertante works by three contemporary American composers—demonstrating once more the versatility of the ensemble, heard here in conjunction with soloists. Susan Botti’s sull’ala is inspired by flight, expressed in rhythm, harmony and texture, while Jess Langston Turner describes powerful meteorological phenomena in Heavy Weather. In Guignol, Stephen Michael Gryc conjures witty banter and frenetic action from his puppet hero. Full Article
man Opera Scenes and Orchestral Songs (Soprano) - RAVEL, M. / BARBER, S. / BIZET, G. / SZYMANOWSKI, K. / PUCCINI, G. (Femmes Fatales) (Nasibli) (8.579066) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT Composers of every era have drawn on the strengths, sorrows and joys of women for operas and vocal works, inspiring some of their most powerful music. From the heartbreaking tragedy of Samuel Barber’s Andromache’s Farewell to the magical storytelling of Shéhérazade and the Fairy-Tale Princess, acclaimed soprano Seljan Nasibli takes us on a timeless journey through female musical ancestors whose courage is as relevant in today’s society as it has ever been. Full Article
man Guitar Recital: Park, Ji Hyung - ALBÉNIZ, I. / BROUWER, L. / CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO, M. / SCARLATTI, D. / TAKEMITSU, Toru / THIELEMANS, T. (8.574140) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT Ji Hyung Park has won numerous prestigious competitions, with the 7th Changsha International Guitar Competition in 2018 his most recent triumph. The diverse selection of music performed in this programme features three virtuoso sonatas by Scarlatti, the world premiere recording of Leo Brouwer’s evocation of ancient Greek culture Las Cíclades arcaicas, Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s Sonata ‘Omaggio a Boccherini’ in its original, pre-Segovia manuscript form, Takemitsu’s final work In the Woods and rare selections from Albéniz’s masterpiece Iberia. The programme ends with a colourful arrangement of Toots Thielemans’ gorgeous Bluesette. Full Article
man SCHUMANN, R.: Arrangements for Piano Duet, Vol. 5 (Eckerle Piano Duo) - Symphonies Nos. 1 and 4 (8.572881) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT The insatiable demand for sheet music for domestic use in the 19th century meant that popular works were widely disseminated in piano duet form. Robert Schumann’s own arrangements of the ‘Spring’ Symphony (in collaboration with his wife Clara Schumann) and the Fourth Symphony balance playability and fidelity to the original with tremendous skill. Clara considered the Fourth Symphony to be ‘another work from the innermost depths of Robert’s soul’, a symphony that has become one of the most quintessential of the Romantic era. Full Article
man MULLEY, C.: Woman Who Saved The Children (The) (Unabridged) (NA0477) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT This is an unconventional biography of an unconventional woman. Eglantyne Jebb moved from drawing rooms to war zones, often defying expectation and at times breaking the law. Although not fond of individual children, she founded Save the Children and originated the revolutionary concept of children’s human rights. Clare Mulley brings to life the brilliant, charismatic, passionate and compassionate woman, whose work has saved millions of lives and permanently changed the way the world treats children. Save the Children ambassador Joely Richardson narrates this extraordinary story. Full Article
man LEBLANC, M.: Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar (Unabridged) (NA0411) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT The first of Maurice Leblanc’s collections about his devilish, debonair rogue, Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar presents eight dazzling short stories that display some of Lupin’s greatest thefts and escapes. Lupin robs from within prison, leaves its walls with ease, steals priceless diamonds from the rich and outwits the greatest detective of all: Sherlock Holmes. Witty, cunning and taunting, Lupin is a genius on the wrong side of the law, although his noble code of ethics and Robin-Hood-like ways often see him use his talents for good. Full Article
man MOZART, W.A.: Mass No. 18, `Great` / MOZART, L.: Litaniae Lauretanae de BVM (Salzburg Bach Choir, Camerata Salzburg, Manze) (NTSC) (BVE08057) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man MOZART, W.A.: Mass No. 18, `Great` / MOZART, L.: Litaniae Lauretanae de BVM (Salzburg Bach Choir, Camerata Salzburg, Manze) (Blu-ray, HD) (BVE08058) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man PURCELL, H.: King Arthur [Opera] (Sung in English with German dialogue) (Staatsoper unter den Linden, 2017) (NTSC) (2.110658) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man PURCELL, H.: King Arthur [Opera] (Sung in English with German dialogue) (Staatsoper unter den Linden, 2017) (Blu-ray, HD) (NBD0109V) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man RACHMANINOV, Sergey: Piano Solo Recordings, Vol. 6 - Victor Recordings (1922-1924) (8.111413) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT After the end of his contract with Edison, the period covered in Volume 5 (8.111408), Rachmaninov signed for Victor in April 1920 and recorded for the company for the rest of his life. Victor was keen to record their star pianist in his own compositions, as well as short works by Chopin and popular encore pieces. This volume also contains the very rare test pressing of Le Cygne in Alexander Siloti’s transcription, and the premiere release first take of Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2 first movement, recorded acoustically in 1924. Full Article
man WEBER, C.M. von: Peter Schmoll und seine Nachbarn [Opera] (Edelmann, Grümbel, Revolskaya, Vienna Radio Symphony, Paternostro) (C5376) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man ABERT, J.J.: Ekkehard [Opera] (Kaufmann, Gerhaher, Ingen, H. Böhm, South West German Radio Kaiserslautern Orchestra, Falk) (C5392) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man Violin and Cello Recital: Gringolts, Ilya / Kouzov, Dmitry - EISLER, H. / RAVEL, M. / WIDMANN, J. (Duos) (DE3556) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man Chamber Music (Clarinet Quintet) - SCHIFF, D. / ROGERSON, C. / COLEMAN, V. (Clarinet Quintets for Our Time) (Shifrin, Dover Quartet, Harlem Quartet) (DE3576) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man TCHAIKOVKSY, P.I.: Piano Trio, Op. 50 / RACHMANINOV, S.: Trio élégiaque No. 1 (Mezzena, Patria, Ballario) (CDS7825) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man Guitar Recital: Kowalski, Mateusz - ASSAD, S. / BARRIOS MANGORÉ, A. / PONCE, M.M. / TÁRREGA, F. (Classical Guitarist) (CDAccordACD251) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man Vocal Recital (Soprano): Zubel, Agata - RAVEL, M. / BARBER, S. / CRUMB, G. / SZYMANOWSKI, K. / OBRADORS, F. (Apparition) (CDAccordACD263) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man HARTMANN, E.: Piano Quintet / String Quartets, Opp. 14 and 37 / Andante and Allegro (E. Schneider, N. Dupont, Nys, J. Grimm, D. Blumenthal) (8.226183) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man GERVASIO, G.B.: Mandolin Sonatas (InchordisEnsemble) (TC720701) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man GERVASIO, G.B.: Mandolin Sonatas (Giacintucci, D'Arcangelo) (TC720702) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man Mandolin and Guitar Recital: Duo Zigiotti Merlante - MARUCELLI, E. / MOZZANI, L. / MUNIER, C. (TC860003) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man SCHUMANN, R.: Symphonies (Complete) (Dresden Staatskapelle, Thielemann) (NTSC) (708408) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man SCHUMANN, R.: Symphonies (Complete) (Dresden Staatskapelle, Thielemann) (Blu-ray, HD) (708504) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man JENKINS, K.: Armed Man (The), `A Mass for Peace` (World Choir for Peace, World Orchestra for Peace, Jenkins) (NTSC) (707508) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man JENKINS, K.: Armed Man (The), `A Mass for Peace` (World Choir for Peace, World Orchestra for Peace, Jenkins) (Blu-ray, HD) (707604) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man BRAHMS, J.: Symphonies (Complete) / The Brahms Code (Documentary, 2019) (Bremen German Chamber Philharmonic, P. Järvi) (NTSC) (734908) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man BRAHMS, J.: Symphonies (Complete) / The Brahms Code (Documentary, 2019) (Bremen German Chamber Philharmonic, P. Järvi) (Blu-ray, HD) (735004) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man BEETHOVEN, L. van: Symphonies (Complete) / Missa Solemnis (Vienna Philharmonic, Dresden Staatskapelle, Thielemann) (4-Blu-ray Disc Box Set) (749904) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man OFFENBACH, J.: Contes d'Hoffmann (Les) [Opera] (DNO, 2018) (NTSC) (752808) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man OFFENBACH, J.: Contes d'Hoffmann (Les) [Opera] (DNO, 2018) (Blu-ray, HD) (752904) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man BRAHMS, J.: Deutsches Requiem (Ein) (Farcas, Goerne, State Choir Latvija, Bremen German Chamber Philharmonic, P. Järvi) (NTSC) (753208) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man BRAHMS, J.: Deutsches Requiem (Ein) (Farcas, Goerne, State Choir Latvija, Bremen German Chamber Philharmonic, P. Järvi) (Blu-ray, HD) (753304) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man Piano Trio and Quartets - ELSNER, J. / SZYMANOWSKA, M. / MOZART, W.A. / LESSEL, F. (Warsaw Music Salon) (Arte dei Suonatori) (CDAccordACD269) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man Piano Recital: Kim, Honggi - GRANADOS, E. / RAVEL, M. / SÁNCHEZ-VERDÚ, J.M. / SCHUMANN, R. / VINE, C. (8.574232) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT Honggi Kim, winner of the 2018 Jaén Prize International Piano Competition, has chosen a fascinating recital programme for his Naxos recording debut. Both Scarbo and Los requiebros are pillars of the piano repertoire, brimming with expressive and technical challenges for any performer, as is Carl Vine’s beautifully written but rarely heard Piano Sonata No. 1. Sánchez-Verdú’s Jardín de espejos (‘Garden of Mirrors’) is influenced by the multiple layers in Islamic art, the ‘mirrors’ of the title lending shape to a tradition of listening, silence and echoes. The programme concludes with Schumann’s Piano Quintet in E flat major, an outstanding work in the chamber-music literature. Full Article
man HANDEL, G.F.: Messiah (1742 version) (Mields, Schachtner, Kristjánsson, Berndt, Gaechinger Cantorey, Rademann) (ACC-30499) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man BRUCKNER, A.: Symphony No. 4, `Romantic` (1886 version, ed. L. Nowak) (Bavarian Radio Symphony, M. Jansons) (900187) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man Vocal and Piano Recital: Fingerlos, Rafael / Mouissi, Sascha el - BRAHMS, J. / SCHUBERT, F. / WOLF, H. / STRAUSS, R. / SCHUMANN, R. (Fremde Heimat) (OC1711) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man PROKOFIEV, S.: Symphonies Nos. 3 and 6 (German Radio Saarbrücken-Kaiserslautern Philharmonic, Inkinen) (SWR19086CD) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man PROKOFIEV, S.: Songs and Romances (Gritskova, Prinz) (8.574030) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT Sergey Prokofiev is acknowledged as one of the 20th century’s greatest composers, and his enduring popularity today rests on a rich legacy of orchestral and chamber works. Less well-known are his songs, which display a lyrical component that suited his liking for clear and simple forms. This can be heard particularly in Five Poems of Anna Akhmatova, but all of these pieces show Prokofiev to be a worthy successor of the great 19th-century tradition of art songs. Margarita Gritskova’s voice was described by Opera News as ‘a spectacular instrument’ in her recording of Russian Songs on Naxos 8.573908. Full Article
man DOPPLER, F. and K.: Flute Music (Complete), Vol. 10 (Arimany) (C5304) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man Cello Quartet Recital: Kolophonistinnen (Die) - BRAMBÖCK, F. / STRAUSS I, J. / STRAUSS II, J. / SHOSTAKOVICH, D. / TANSMAN, A. (Heldinnenleben) (Gramola99218) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man BEETHOVEN, L. van: Symphonies / Concertos / Overtures (Cologne Radio Symphony, South West German Radio Symphony, Baden-Baden, Rosbaud) (SWR19089CD) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man ABEL, M.: Intuition's Dance / 4 Poems of Marina Tsvetaeva / The Elastic Hours / Clarinet Trio (The Cave of Wondrous Voice) (Shifrin, Sherry, Plitmann) (DE3570) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
man Amanda St John - Made Myself A Name (Arvo Party mix) By www.music-news.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 16:29:00 +0100 Very well worth a few minutes of anyone’s ears. Full Article
