This week we are watching for new recordings from Truls Mork, Anna Prohaska and Isabelle Faust, and a re-release of the Musical Art Quartet.

How could the music of a 20th-century composer celebrated by critics and influential to his peers have faded so quickly from the standard repertoire? That’s the enigma of Ernest Bloch (1880-1959). Consider that in 1938, the distinguished musicologist and critic Ernest Newman wrote: "...it must surely have been evident to every intelligent listener on Thursday that the man who could write Schelomo is both imaginatively and technically in a place by himself in contemporary music."

This week we are listening to new releases from Johnny Gandelsman, Louis Lortie, and the Matangi Quartet..

What Happens in a Chamber Music Rehearsal? Pulling away the curtain will reveal a set of interactions between the musicians that might seem mysterious or impenetrable to the outsider. Understanding what happens in rehearsal can reveal intriguing details that will enhance not only one’s appreciation of the preparation process but also the live performance that follows.  

This week we are listening to incredible recordings by Sibelius, Beethoven, and Brahms.