Lloyd Schwartz

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews two new Spike Jones reissues -- "The Spike Jones Anthology" and "Spiked!"

Classical Music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews a new recording of a major Stravinsky score, "Les Noces and Village Wedding Songs" performed by the Pokrovsky Ensemble on the Elektra label. This recording presents the pieces in the style of folk singing, rather than the usual concert style.

Classical Music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews some historic recordings by composer Benjamin Britten. (EMI Classics).

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews a new CD. It's a reissue from The Hollywood String Quartet, a chamber group made up of studio musicians who wanted to perform the classics. (on the Testament label).

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews a recording of George Gershwin piano rolls.

Lloyd Schwartz reviews a world premier of composer John Harbison's "Cello Concerto," performed by Yo-Yo Ma and The Boston Symphony Orhcestra.

Classical Music critic Lloyd Schwartz has a review of the Metropolitan Opera's televised version of Verdi's fourth opera, "I Lombardi", starring Luciano Pavarotti and bass Samuel Ramey. It airs tonight on most PBS stations.

Classical Music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews a new album of opera overtures played on wind instruments, "Overture" by the Harmonie Ensemble of New York, conducted by Steve Richman (on the Music & Arts Programs of America label: 510-525-4583).

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews pianist Leon Fleisher's new album, "Piano Works for the Left Hand." (on Sony).

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews Yo-Yo Ma's new album "Made in America." The album consists of American music.