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Such is the case with his forthcoming homage to the ever-famous Giacomo Puccini. The world's greatest living tenor, he sings "Nessun Dorma," the highlight of Puccini's Turandot, among other selections from Manon Lescaut, Tosca, La Bohème, Madama Butterfly and more. -
Listen to Simone Dinnerstein Play George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" from New Album 'Broadway-Lafayette,' Out February 24 on Sony Classical [STREAM]
Sometimes, though, we have the honor of being able to debut music by true legends in-the-making--someone of ever-increasing like pianist Simone Dinnerstein, that is. We'll get into specifics after the jump, but for right now...C-LITE has an exclusive listen to Ms. Dinnerstein’s "Rhapsody in Blue" (by George Gershwin, of course) from her forthcoming album Broadway-Lafayette, releasing via Sony Classical on February 24. -
Teodor Currentzis Will Release Second Sony Classical Album 'Sound of Light' in February
Sony Classical conductor Teodor Currentzis will release a new album, "The Sound of Light," with his orchestra and choir MusicAeterna in February. The 2015 album will be an anthology of master composer Jean-Philippe Rameau to celebrate his 250th anniversary year. It will be his second album with the company. -
Joshua Bell on HBO YoungArts Masterclass & Mendelssohn Octet; Washington Metro Reprise & Bach Concertos
With his Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority mulligan miles behind him, Joshua Bell is Skyping with me from his suite at the Ritz-Carlton, Dubai. As per usual when talking to the press, the world's greatest living violinist is in between rehearsals. Yes, Bell has traveled to the United Arab Emirates to perform Felix Mendelssohn's 'Violin Concerto' in E minor, Op. 64 at the Royal Opera House Muscat with the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields--the storied British band, founded by Sir Neville Marriner in 1958, that Bell remains the only American to have led as both music director and conductor. -
Plácido Domingo Announces Forthcoming LP 'Encanto del Mar' on Sony Classical, Available Oct. 14
Opera's favorite, Plácido Domingo, reigns supreme as a Spanish tenor. And now, Domingo and Sony Classical are proud to present the singer's next release, Encanto del Mar, available October 14. -
Leif Ove Andsnes, Mahler Chamber Orchestra Release Third Volume of Beethoven Journey ('Emperor Piano Concerto,' 'Choral Fantasy') on Sony Classical
Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra have just released the third volume of their ongoing "Beethoven Journey" for Sony Classical, featuring the Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor" and Choral Fantasy. -
Quite Candid: Cameron Carpenter's 'If You Could Read My Mind' Top-Selling Album in U.S.
ews came that NPR was streaming organist Cameron Carpenter's upcoming album If You Could Read My Mind, anticipation heightened. Last week, thus, Cameron Carpenter had the top-selling classical album in the U.S., beating Benjamin Grosvenor on Decca records. -
Classic Brit Award-Winning Saxophonist Amy Dickson Releases 'A Summer Place' on Sony Classical
Classic Brit Award-winning saxophonist Amy Dickson released A Summer Place on August 12 via Sony Classical. Australian-born, London-based Dickson has re-gifted us summers in the 1950s, '60s and '70s, taking the listener to a far off, well, modern-day sax paradise. -
Classicalite Recording News: Superstar Tenor Jonas Kaufmann Releases New Album of Schubert’s 'Winterreise' on Sony Classical
Jonas Kaufmann recently recorded Schubert’s great song cycle 'Winterreise' with pianist Helmut Deutsch on Sony Classical. The album, which is currently available at the Met’s online store, will be released nationwide on April 1. -
GIFT GUIDE: Top 6 Classical Music Recordings to Buy in 2014
It's too late now to order a classical music CD or DVD for Christmas, but why not take the New Year as a cue to freshen up your musical tastes? -
Classicalite Recording News: Vittorio Grigòlo Duets with Jackie Evancho on ’O Holy Night’ from New Album ‘Ave Maria’
Just in time for the holidays, Italian tenor Vittorio Grigòlo has released Ave Maria on Sony Classical, a recording of sacred music that includes a duet with Jackie Evancho on "O Holy Night." -
Five Freebies: Muti's Verdi, 'Noye's Fludde,' Beethoven, David Aaron Carpenter, Domingo's Verdi
It's always nice to get something for nothing, especially something as enriching as great music. And outreach projects increasingly mean that there are amazing freebies to be had. We've collated five of the best current and upcoming...
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