Classical

The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess Various Artists Metropolitan Opera 3 Discs 12875960 $38.99 To open the 2019-20 season, this production returned to the Met stage for the first time in nearly 30 years. The acclaimed new production is captured in this three-CD set headlined by Eric Owens and Angel Blue in the title roles.

Aspects of America The Oregon Symphony Pentatone Music Oregon Symphony and Carlos Kalmar continue their acclaimed Aspects of America series with this second installment, featuring three symphonic works that were all awarded a Pulitzer Prize. Pulitzer Edition 12839532 $20.99

Strauss Symphonia Domestica; Rimsky-Korsakov London Philharmonic Orchestra LPO Recorded live in concert at Royal Festival Hall in 1988 and 1992 under the baton of Zubin Mehta, these recordings are now available from the London Philharmonic Orchestra archives. 12839472 $33.99

Going the Distance Jonathan Antoine Sony Classical Guest Artist: Tina Guo With his new album, Jonathan Antoine has found his voice. Eight years after his debut, he’s also now free to follow his own vision. This realizes a childhood idea to structure an album in three acts, like a musical. Available April 3 12874317 $16.99

Dreamland Alexis Ffrench Sony Classical A stunning collection of classical-soul pieces composed, arranged, and performed by Alexis Ffrench. His goal is to change the way people perceive classical music and to help make it more inclusive and democratic. 12875951 $18.99

Cherubini Discoveries Riccardo Chailly Decca Continuing their collaboration, the latest album from Riccardo Chailly and the Filarmonica della Scala features works by Luigi Cherubini, including his Symphony in D Major, and nine world premiere recordings. 12821658 $22.99

Mythos Estonian Festival Orchestra & Paavo Jarvi Alpha Composed to mark the centenary of the Estonian Republic, Erkki-Sven Tuur’s Ninth Symphony is entitled Mythos. According to the composer, this refers to the myths that arise about nations and how they have acquired their independence. 12839489 $24.99

Quartet Quintet London Symphony Orchestra LSO Live Distinguished orchestral players with enviable reputations in their own right, the LSO Percussion Ensemble returns with a vibrant, jazz-infused album of music. 12741189 $19.99

Shostakovich Symphonies Nos. 5 & 1 London Symphony Orchestra LSO Live Gianandrea Noseda and the London Symphony Orchestra continue their acclaimed Shostakovich symphony cycle. Few pieces of classical music have been the subject of so much debate and discussion as the Fifth Symphony. Available April 3 2 Discs 12839479 $19.99

The Diabelli Project Rudolf Buchbinder Deutsche Grammophon Celebrated pianist and renowned Beethoven specialist Rudolf Buchbinder releases a recording featuring a series of works based on Beethoven’s monumental Diabelli Variations. 2 Discs 12821662 $32.99

Beethoven Songs Matthias Goerne & Jan Lisiecki Deutsche Grammophon Acclaimed lied singer Matthias Goerne is joined by pianist Jan Lisiecki for a remarkable Beethoven recital. Though often eclipsed by his other compositions, Beethoven’s lieder are among his most intimate, poetic creations. 12835927 $22.99