We bring you Naxos’ recommendations for March: from the majestic “Arrival of the Queen of Sheba” by Handel to Peter Boyer’s brilliant tribute to “Rhapsody in Blue”. Find in this article a variety of works, exclusive interviews, and standout releases that bring you closer to the world of classical music and more.
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“Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue”
Peter Boyer, one of America’s most prominent composers, was commissioned by pianist Jeffrey Biegel to compose a commemorative work for the centenary of Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” in 2024. “Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue” is Boyer’s response, recorded on our Naxos label with the London Symphony Orchestra.
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Playlists
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Podcast
Naxos: This is Classical Music
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Works for cello and piano by Almeida Prado
José Antônio de Almeida Prado was one of Brazil’s most prolific and creative composers of the second half of the 20th century. Recorded on our Naxos label with cellist Rafael Cesario and violinist Emmanuele Baldini, whom we interviewed for our podcast.
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Ariel Ramírez Reimagined
Flutist and producer José Valentino Ruíz Resto announces his new album, “Ramírez Reimagined,” a tribute to the renowned Argentine composer Ariel Ramírez. A recording from the American label Centaur Records. We interviewed José Valentino Ruíz-Resto about this recording.
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“My First Book of Classical Music”
“My First Book of Classical Music” is an entertaining introduction to classical music, designed to ignite the imagination of preschool and early elementary school children. The book is accompanied by an online playlist that musically illustrates what children read. It is available for purchase on Amazon.
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DVDs and Blu-rays. Opera and Ballet
“The Flying Dutchman” was one of the operas that allowed Richard Wagner to reaffirm himself as the leading German opera composer of the time and lay the groundwork for his visionary mature works. We present this production from the Sofia Opera. A recording from the Italian label Dynamic.
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Naxos, a Window to the World
Embracing the bold freedom of the lark, Chinese pipa virtuoso Gao Hong and flamenco guitarist Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde soar together from ancient Asian dynasties, through the Thar Desert to Andalusia. A recording from the English label Arc World Music.
