Delos Diary

We never delete a recording. Well, almost never.
Like the packrat who never throws anything away, Delos International tries never to delete a recording from its catalog. The packrat of legend goes through his attic, sees something he forgot which catches his eye, takes it to Antiques Roadshow and finds that he possesses a valuable piece of art.
Going through a list of Delos recordings over ten or even twenty years old, but still available, one can find some surprising riches. Here are just a few —

Arleen Auger: Love Songs (DE 3029) and Arleen Auger: Great Arias by Bach and Handel. Valuable records of the unique artistry of a great soprano who left us much too soon. A wide rage of repertoire underlining her versatility and beautiful vocalism.

Water Music of the Impressionists (DE 3006) and Reverie (DE 3113). Carol Rosenberger, Delos's great pianist, illuminates romantic piano repertoire with her refined virtuosity and poetically compelling interpretations.

Piano Music of Franz Liszt (DE 3022) and Rachmaninoff Sonata No. 2 (DE 3044), from pianist John Browning. This great, recently deceased, American pianist left us these one-of-a-kind recordings of music which he played with a unique blend of virtuosity and understanding.

Handel: Water Music, Gerard Schwarz conducting the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (DE 3010). A Handel interpretation like no other — the virtuoso brass of LACO under the direction of virtuoso trumpeter Gerard Schwarz cut loose, throw caution to the wind, and take Handel for a swift ride down the Thames!

More choices later.