Archives for July 2007
Tragic Lovers: Lush Romantic Works From James DePriest, Conductor
We’ve been waiting a long time to release the last recording American conductor James DePreist made while music director of the Oregon Symphony. Famous for his special affinity with 19th century classical masterpieces, Maestro DePreist is also an impressive orchestral technician who brings out the very best in every ensemble he conducts.
With the Oregon Symphony […]
Heroes and Villains: Hvorostovsky’s New Masterpiece Release Near
To avoid being swamped by the summer heat, we at Delos keep busy finalizing preparations for Dmitri Hvorostovsky’s new operatic blockbuster CD, soon to be released. The title “Heroes and Villains” sounds intriguing, but closely examined, leaves open some questions about the CDs contents. Hvorostovsky sings everything so convincingly that even his “villains” sound “heroic,” […]
