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Performer: Sir Alexander Gibson

TERESA BERGANZA SINGS ROSSINI: Barbiere di Siviglia (Review by John Yohalem)

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SONGS OF SCOTLAND: The Bonnie Earl o'Moray. O whistle and I'll come to you. Afton Water. Durisdeer. Scots wha hae wi' Wallace bled. Annie Laurie. Gae bring tae me a pint o' wine. The Wee Cooper o' Fife. My love's in Germanie. Comin' through the Rye. The Skye Boat Song. The Winter of Life. The Piper o' Dundee. The Queen's Maries. The deil's awa wi' th' exciseman. Willie's fair and Willie's rare. Corn Rigs. John Anderson My Jo. Bonnie Dundee. Will ye no come back again? Ye banks and braes o' bonnié Doon. The Birks o' Aberfeldy. Ca the yowes. Sleeps the noon''. I'll aye ca in by yon toun. This is no my plaid. Loch Lomond'. Auld Lang Syne (Review by David Mason Greene)

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SACRED SONGS: (Review by J. F. Weber)

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ADAMS, STEPHEN: The Holy City (Review by Henry Fogel)

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ANONYMOUS: Amazing Grace. Greensleeves. Let Us Break Bread Together (Review by Henry Fogel)

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ARNOLD, MALCOLM: Tam O'Shanter Overture, Op. 51 (Review by John Ditsky)

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ARNOLD, MALCOLM: Tam O’Shanter (Review by Paul Ingram)

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ARNOLD, MALCOLM: Tam o'Shanter, Op. 51 (Review by ROGER DETTMER)

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BARTÓK: Out of Doors (Review by Lawrence A. Johnson)

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BARTÓK: Piano Sonatina. Piano Concerto No. 2 (Review by Lawrence A. Johnson)

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BEETHOVEN, LUDWIG VAN: Concerto [No. 6] in D for Piano and Orchestra, op. 61a. Rondo Bb, WoO 6. Choral Fantasy in C for Piano, Chorus, and Orchestra, op. 80 (Review by John W. Lambert)

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BEETHOVEN, LUDWIG VAN: Concerto in C for Piano, Violin, Cello, and Orchestra, Op. 56 ('Triple“) (Review by Mortimer H. Frank)

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BEETHOVEN, LUDWIG VAN: Concerto in C for Violin, Cello, Piano, and Orchestra, Op. 56 (“Triple“) (Review by Mortimer H. Frank)

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BEETHOVEN, LUDWIG VAN: Piano Sonata No. 5, op. 10/1 (Review by Lawrence A. Johnson)

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BENNETT, RICHARD RODNEY: Piano Concerto No. 1 (Review by Lawrence A. Johnson)

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BERLIOZ: Five Overtures (Review by ROGER DETTMER)

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BERLIOZ: Five Overtures (Review by ROGER DETTMER)

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BERLIOZ: Intrata di Rob Roy MacGregor. King Lear, Op. 4. Le Carnival Romain, Op. 9. Béatrice et Benedict. Le Corsaire, Op. 21 (Review by ROGER DETTMER)

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BERLIOZ: La mort de Cléopâtre (Review by Adrian Corleonis)

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BERLIOZ: Overtures (Review by Lynn René Bayley)

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BERLIOZ: Symphonie Fantastique, Op. 14; Damnation of Faust (Review by Peter J. Rabinowitz)

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BERLIOZ: Waverley Overture, Op. 2 (Review by John Ditsky)

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BERLIOZ: Waverley Overture, Op. 2 (Review by ROGER DETTMER)

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BIZET: Petite Suite. Carmen (Review by James Miller)

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BRAHMS, JOHANNES: 4 Piano Pieces, op.119 (Review by Lawrence A. Johnson)

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BRITTEN: Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, Op. 10 (Review by John D. Wiser)

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BRITTEN: Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10 (Review by John D. Wiser)

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CHOPIN, FRÉDÉRIC: Les Sylphides (Review by Ronnie Yip)

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CHOPIN, FRÉDÉRIC: Nocturnes, op 62/1, 2. Impromptu No. 3 in G (Review by Lawrence A. Johnson)

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DEBUSSY: Fantaisie for Piano and Orchestra (Review by Walter Simmons)

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DELIUS: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra (Review by Walter Simmons)

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DUKAS: The Sorcerer's Apprentice (Review by John Ditsky)

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DVOŘÁK, ANTONIN: Carnival Overture (Review by Ronnie Yip)

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ELGAR: Cockaigne Overture, op. 40 (Review by James Miller)

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ELGAR: Concerto in E Minor for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 85 (Review by John Bauman)

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ELGAR: Concerto in E minor for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 85 (Review by John D. Wiser)

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ELGAR: Coronation Ode, Op. 44. The Spirit of England, Op. 80 (Review by Peter J. Rabinowitz)

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ELGAR: Coronation Ode, Op. 44. The Spirit of England, Op. 80 (Review by Peter J. Rabinowitz)

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ELGAR: Coronation Ode; The Spirit of England (Review by Joel Flegler)

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ELGAR: Enigma Variations, Op. 36. Falstaff, Op. 68 (Review by Peter J. Rabinowitz)

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ELGAR: Overtures (Review by Peter J. Rabinowitz)

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ELGAR: Overtures (Review by Peter J. Rabinowitz)

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ELGAR: Symphony No. 2 in Er, Op. 63 (Review by John D. Wiser)

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ELGAR: The Dream of Gerontius (Review by Walter Simmons)

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ELGAR: The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38 (Review by Walter Simmons)

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FRANCK, CÉSAR: Panis angelicus (Review by Henry Fogel)

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GERMAN, EDWARD: Welsh Rhapsody (Review by John Bauman)

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GOUNOD, CHARLES: Faust (Review by Paul Ingram)

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GOUNOD, CHARLES: Funeral March of a Marionette (Review by Paul Ingram)

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GOUNOD, CHARLES: Messe Solennelle de St. Cécile (Review by Henry Fogel)

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GRIEG, EDVARD: Peer Gynt (Review by Ronnie Yip)

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HANDEL/ELGAR: Chandos Anthem No. 2 (Review by Peter J. Rabinowitz)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Chandos Anthem No. 2 (Review by Peter J. Rabinowitz)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Music for the Royal Fireworks. Concerto No. 3 in G minor for Oboe and Strings. Acis and Galatea (Review by George Chien)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Water Music (Review by George Chien)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Water Music (Review by Tom Moore)

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HARTY: With the Wild Geese (Review by John Bauman)

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HAYDN, FRANZ JOSEPH: Arianna à Naxos (Review by Anthony D. Coggi)

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HOLST, GUSTAV: The Planets (Review by James Miller)

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HOLST, GUSTAV: The Planets, Op. 32 (Review by Elliott Kaback)

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HOLST, GUSTAV: The Planets, Op. 32 (Review by John Bauman)

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HOLST, GUSTAV: The Planets, Op. 32 (Review by Elliott Kaback)

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HUMPERDINCK: Hansel and Gretel (Review by Paul Ingram)

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LISZT: Mephisto Waltz No. 1 (Review by Paul Ingram)

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MACCUNN: Land of the Mountain and the Flood, Op. 8 (Review by ROGER DETTMER)

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MACCUNN: The Land of the Mountain and Flood (Review by John Bauman)

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MACCUNN: The Land of the Mountain and the Flood—Concert Overture, Op. 8 (Review by John Ditsky)

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MACGIMSEY: Sweet Little Jesus Boy (Review by Henry Fogel)

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MAHLER, GUSTAV: Symphony No. 4 in G (Review by Paul Turok)

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MAHLER, GUSTAV: Symphony No. 4 in G (Review by Paul Turok)

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MAHLER, GUSTAV: Symphony No. 4 in G (Review by John Bauman)

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MENDELSSOHN, FELIX: The Hebrides (Fingal's Cave) Overture, Op. 26 (Review by ROGER DETTMER)

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MENDELSSOHN, FELIX: The Hebrides Overture (“FingaFs Cave“), Op. 26 (Review by John Ditsky)

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MOZART: Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat for Violin and Orchestra, K. 207; Concerto No. 4 in D for Violin and Orchestra, K. 218; Rondo in B-Flat for Violin and Orchestra, K. 269; Adagio in E for Violin and Orchestra, K. 261 (Review by Elliott Kaback)

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MOZART: Concerto No. 3 for Violin and Orchestra in G, K. 216; Concerto No. 5 for Violin and Orchestra in A, K. 219 (Review by Howard Kornblum)

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MOZART: Concertos for Piano and Orchestra (Review by Leslie Gerber)

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MOZART: Concertos for Piano and Orchestra (Review by William H. Youngren)

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MOZART: Cosi fan tutte (Review by Anthony D. Coggi)

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MOZART: Sinfonia Concertante in Ei♭ for Violin, Viola, and Orchestra, K. 364/3206. Concertone in C for Two Violins and Orchestra, K. 190/186E (Review by ROGER DETTMER)

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MOZART: Sinfonia Concertante in E♭ for Violin, Viola, and Orchestra, K. 364/320d. Concertone in C for Two Violins, Oboe, Cello, and Orchestra, K. 190/186E (Review by George Chien)

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MUSGRAVE: Concerto for Horn and Orchestra; Concerto for Orchestra (Review by Stephen Ellis)

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MUSSORGSKY: Pictures at an Exhibition (Review by Paul Ingram)

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PAGANINI: Violin Concertos (Review by Steven E. Ritter)

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PUCCINI II, GIACOMO: Tosca (Review by C. -P. Gerald Parker)

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PUCCINI II, GIACOMO: Tosca (Review by C. -P. Gerald Parker)

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PUCCINI II, GIACOMO: Tosca (Review by George Jellinek)

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PUCCINI II, GIACOMO: Tosca (Review by Phillip Scott)

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RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto No. 2 (Review by Richard A. Kaplan)

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RACHMANINOFF: Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 27 (Review by Royal S. Brown)

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RACHMANINOFF: Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 27 (Review by John Bauman)

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RACHMANINOFF: Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27 (Review by James Miller)

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ROSSINI: The Barber of Sevilla (Review by Anthony D. Coggi)

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ROSSINI/BRITTEN: Matinées musicales. Soirées musicales (Review by John D. Wiser)

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ROSSINI/BRITTEN: Matinées musicales. Soirées musicales (Review by John D. Wiser)

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ROSSINI/RESPIGHI: La Boutique fantasque-Ballet Suite (Review by John Ditsky)

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SAINT-SAËNS: Danse Macabre—Symphonic Poem, Op. 40 (Review by John Ditsky)

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SAINT-SAËNS: Danse macabre (Review by Paul Ingram)

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SCHUBERT: Ave Maria (Review by Henry Fogel)

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SIBELIUS: En Saga, Op. 9. Luonnotar, Op. 70. Finlandia, Op. 26, No. 7. Varsang, Op. 16. The Bard, Op. 64. The Dryad, Op. 45, No. 1. Pohjola's Daughter, Op. 49. Night-Ride and Sunrise, Op. 55. Oceanides, Op. 73. Tapiola, Op. 112 (Review by Paul Turok)

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SIBELIUS: En Saga, Op. 9. Luonnotar, Op. 70. Finlandia, Op. 26/No. 7. Spring Song, Op. 16. The Bard, Op. 64. The Dryad, Op. 45/No. 1. Poh/o/a's Daughter, Op. 49. Night Ride and Sunrise, Op. 55. The Oceanides, Op. 73. Tapiola, Op. 112 (Review by ROGER DETTMER)

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SIBELIUS: En Saga, Op. 9. Luonnotar, Op. 70. Finlandia, Op. 26/No. 7. Spring Song, Op. 16. The Bard, Op. 64. The Dryad, Op. 45/No. 1. Pohjola's Daughter, Op. 49. Night Ride and Sunrise, Op. 55. The Oceanides, Op. 73. Tapiola, Op. 112 (Review by ROGER DETTMER)

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SIBELIUS: Finlandia. The Swan of Tuonela (Review by Ronnie Yip)

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SIBELIUS: Four Legends from the Kalevala, Op. 22 ( “Lemminkäinen Suite“) (Review by James Miller)

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SIBELIUS: Four Legends, Op. 22 (Review by ROGER DETTMER)

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SIBELIUS: Lemminkäinen and the Maidens of Saari; The Swan of Tuonela; Lemminkäinen in Tuonela; Lemminkäinen's Return (Review by ROGER DETTMER)

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SIBELIUS: Scenes Historiques, Op. 25 and 66; Rakastava (The Lover), Op. 14; Valse lyrique (No. 1 from Three Pieces for Orchestra, Op. 96) (Review by John Bauman)

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SIBELIUS: Scènes historiques (Review by John Bauman)

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SIBELIUS: Scènes historiques (Review by ROGER DETTMER)

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SIBELIUS: Symphonies (Review by ROGER DETTMER)

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SIBELIUS: Symphonies (Review by ROGER DETTMER)

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SIBELIUS: Symphonies (Review by Howard Kornblum)

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SIBELIUS: Symphonies (Review by John D. Wiser)

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SIBELIUS: Symphonies (Review by ROGER DETTMER)

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SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 2 in D, Op. 43 (Review by Linda Sanders)

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SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 2 in D, Op. 43 (Review by ROGER DETTMER)

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SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 2 in D, Op. 43 (Review by ROGER DETTMER)

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SIBELIUS: The Complete Tone Poems (Review by Paul Turok)

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SIBELIUS: The Complete Tone Poems (Review by ROGER DETTMER)

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SIBELIUS: The Complete Tone-Poems (Review by ROGER DETTMER)

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SIBELIUS: The Seven Symphonies (Review by ROGER DETTMER)

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SMETANA: The Moldau (Review by Ronnie Yip)

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SMYTH, ETHEL: Overture -The Wreckers.“ (Review by John Bauman)

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STRAUSS II, JOHANN: Tritsch-Tratsch Polka (Review by Ronnie Yip)

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STRAVINSKY, IGOR: Concerto for Piano and Wind Instruments (Review by Lawrence A. Johnson)

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STRAVINSKY, IGOR: Pulcinella (Review by ROGER DETTMER)

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STRAVINSKY, IGOR: Symphonies (Review by ROGER DETTMER)

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STRAVINSKY, IGOR: Symphony No. 1 in E-Flat, Op. 1 Symphony in C. Symphony in 3 Movements. Ode (Review by ROGER DETTMER)

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STRAVINSKY, IGOR: Symphony No. 1 in E♭, Op. 1. Symphony [No. 3] in C. Symphony [No. 4] in Three Movements. Ode—Elegiac Chant in Three Parts (1943) (Review by ROGER DETTMER)

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SUPPÉ, FRANZ VON: Poet and Peasant (Review by Ronnie Yip)

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TCHAIKOVSKY: 1812 Overture, op. 49. Fantasy Overtures after Shakespeare (Review by David Claris)

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TCHAIKOVSKY: Hamlet— Fantasy Overture, op. 67. Romeo and Juliet—Fantasy Overture. 1812 Overture, op. 49 (Review by William Zagorski)

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TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 6 In B Minor, op. 74 (“Pathétique“). 1812 Overture, op. 49 (Review by Ronnie Yip)

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VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Symphony No. 5 in D. The Wasps (Review by John D. Wiser)

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VERDI, GIUSEPPE: Macbeth (complete opera). Il Trovatore (Review by Lynn René Bayley)

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VERDI, GIUSEPPE: Macbeth (Review by John Ditsky)

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VERDI, GIUSEPPE: Macbeth—Ballet Music (Act 3) (Review by ROGER DETTMER)

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VERDI, GIUSEPPE: Un Ballo in Maschera (Review by Henry Fogel)

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VERDI, GIUSEPPE: Un Ballo in Maschera (Review by Lynn René Bayley)

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WAGNER, RICHARD: Lohengrin (Review by Ronnie Yip)

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WALTON, WILLIAM: Belshazzar's Feast. Coronation Te Deum (Review by Royal S. Brown)

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WALTON, WILLIAM: Concerto for Cello and Orchestra (1956) (Review by John Bauman)

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WALTON, WILLIAM: Concerto for Cello and Orchestra (Review by John D. Wiser)

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WALTON, WILLIAM: Symphony No. 1 in B♭ Minor (Review by James Miller)

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WALTON, WILLIAM: Symphony No. 1 (Review by James Miller)

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WALTON, WILLIAM: Symphony No. 1 (Review by James Miller)

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YON: Gesù Bambino (Review by Henry Fogel)

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