Capriccio

12/12/2025

🎉 It's premiere day for Classical Discoveries! 🎉

Episode #20 is here, and we're diving into the wonderful world of Johann Strauss II and his contemporaries! 🎶 Get ready to waltz through 19th-century Vienna and discover the composers who made the city dance. 💃🕺

👉 Tune in now to explore the history of "light music" and uncover some hidden gems!

🔗 Watch now: https://youtu.be/2SvlcOLijQE?si=ZsDvsYGt9w_7hvpq

If you wanted to dance with somebody, in 19th century Vienna, Johann Strauss was your best bet to provide the soundtrack. But he wasn't alone in churning out...

12/12/2025

From sacred Renaissance treasures to Baroque masterpieces and classic Christmas carols, this “Christmas Classics” playlist offers a magical classical holiday experience to remember! ✨🎄 Featuring boys' choirs like Vienna Boys Choir singing Handel’s “For unto us a child is born,” Mendelssohn’s “Vom Himmel hoch,” and timeless favorites like “Stille Nacht.”

Happy Holidays! ❄️

Discover now on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5xW8tLfl0tueqAaprdY3ds?si=pGafzRwSQKCyme6D8gfrOg&pi=2HGFx80WQY-KD

11/12/2025

Delve into Humperdinck's Das Mirakel! This pantomime in two acts, with libretto by Karl Gustav Vollmoeller, is a rediscovered gem. Steffen Tast, praised for his Humperdinck interpretations, leads the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin in a definitive performance. Featuring stellar vocals from Sophie Klussmann & Josette Micheler. Explore this masterpiece: https://naxos.lnk.to/C5543FA!Capriccio

10/12/2025

Step into 19th‑century Vienna, where Johann Strauss II reigned as the “Waltz King.” In this episode, Jens and Joe celebrate his birthday, explore rivals like Suppè and Offenbach, and spotlight composers from Ziehrer to Lumbye, Millöcker, and Oscar Straus. With sparkling recordings from Kowalski, Steinsky, Steinberg, Weil, Sándor, and leading European orchestras, this journey reveals the vibrant world of operetta and dance music that defined an era.

Tune in Friday for a whirlwind of waltzes, polkas, and operetta delights: https://youtu.be/2SvlcOLijQE

08/12/2025

Discover the magic! ✨ The first complete recording of Engelbert Humperdinck's Das Mirakel (The Miracle) is here! Performed by the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin & Rundfunkchor Berlin, conducted by Steffen Tast, featuring Sophie Klussmann & Josette Micheler. Experience this stunning pantomime. Listen now! https://naxos.lnk.to/C5543FA!Capriccio

05/12/2025

🎄✨ Premiere Today! ✨🎄

Step into the enchanting world of Christmas with the world-famous Vienna Boys' Choir!

Experience the magic from their home, the festively decorated Augarten Palace. As every year, the choirboys are joyfully preparing for the season, with frequent rehearsals, a beautifully adorned Christmas tree, and merry songs filling the air. This year, they sing for themselves – and for the boy in the crib – a truly heartwarming festival of songs without an audience, celebrating the pure spirit of Christmas.

A beautiful production brought to life by:
🎬 Screenplay & Director: Alfons Stummer
🌟 Executive Producer: Axel Stummer / CCC Film, Vienna
🎶 Producer: Johannes Kernmayer

Please note: This production includes archive recordings where original techniques may not compare to modern video standards.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/x69GujtSupw

Vienna: the festively decorated Augarten Palace, the home of the world famousVienna Boys' Choir. As at Christmastime every year, the choirboys are preparing ...

27/11/2025

Exciting news! Two Capriccio releases are nominated for the prestigious ICMA 2026 Awards! First, "The Pupils of Franz Liszt" (C5511) showcases Oliver Triendl in captivating world-premiere recordings of concertos by Sauer & Ansorge. American Record Guide hails Triendl's playing as "romantic, charming," making this a truly special discovery. Secondly, our Kabelac release (C5546), featuring the exceptional Jakub Hrůša conducting the ORF Vienna RSO, has also been recognized. Gramophone expresses a desire for more Kabelac recordings from Hrůša after hearing this powerful performance. Join us in celebrating these nominations!

Discover these incredible recordings now and experience the magic for yourself!
C5511:https://naxos.lnk.to/C5511FA!Capriccio
C5546: https://naxos.lnk.to/C5546FA!Capriccio

19/11/2025

Delve into the rich sounds of Bronsart von Schellendorf's chamber music, featuring the versatile cellist Wen-Sinn Yang! Hear him perform in the compelling Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 1. Known for his enthusiasm for the unknown and constant research, Yang brings his expressive and sensitive playing to this captivating work.

Enthusiasm for the unknown and constant research distinguishes Wen-Sinn Yang as one of the most versatile cellists of the present day.

Discover now: https://naxos.lnk.to/C5483FA!Capriccio
Wen-Sinn Yang

14/11/2025

Experience the exquisite chamber music on the new Bronsart von Schellendorf album, featuring the exceptional violinist Nina Karmon! Hear her perform Ingeborg Bronsart von Schellendorf's captivating Romanze in A major for violin and piano, and the powerful Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 1. Praised for her "striking feeling for quiet tones that sound like a magic world," Karmon brings her artistry to these stunning works.

Discover now: https://naxos.lnk.to/C5483FA!Capriccio
Nina Karmon

14/11/2025

🎭 Thrilled! Our new recording of Kurt Weill’s Love Life just made The New York Times’ “5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now”!
“It’s excellent… great Weill music… deserve to be savored.”
— The New York Times
First-ever complete recording of this groundbreaking 1948 concept musical that inspired Sondheim & beyond, starring Quirijn de Lang, Stephanie Corley, Themba Mvula, Justin Hopkins and the Orchestra & Chorus of Opera North conducted by James Holmes.

Stream now: https://naxos.lnk.to/C5550FA!Capriccio
Read the full review: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/arts/music/best-classical-music-albums-november-2025.html?smid=url-share

Opera North

11/11/2025

Discover the artistry of Oliver Triendl! This acclaimed pianist is a champion of neglected composers, and his new recording of Bronsart von Schellendorf's Piano Concerto is a testament to his dedication. With over 150 CD recordings, Triendl's passion for romantic and contemporary music shines through.

Discover now: https://naxos.lnk.to/C5483FA!Capriccio

07/11/2025

It's here! "Oliver Triendl rediscovers the music of Liszt’s pupil Bronsart von Schellendorf" is officially released today! Immerse yourself in the powerful and expressive Piano Concerto, Op. 10, performed by Oliver Triendl with the Staatskapelle Weimar and Eugene Tzigane.

Discover now: http://naxos.lnk.to/C5483FA!Capriccio