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Host Henry Fogel guides listeners through classical music history… through his personal record collection
Collectors’ Corner is about discovering and rediscovering music that rocked the world in days gone by. From a treasury of records amassed from decades of jaunts to shops across the globe, host Henry Fogel crafts a riveting and moving historical narrative. Fogel picks a wide range of recordings which he considers, “true classics of the industry…either unusual repertoire that I feel deserve a wider public, or performances unique in their interpretive profile, sense of commitment, and intensity.”
Artur Rodziński and the NBC Symphony in 1938
June 28, 2026, 9:00 pm
In 1937, Artur Rodziński was hired by NBC to prepare their orchestra for its debut concert series. The formal conductor for these broadcasts was to be Arturo Toscanini – yet when Toscanini finished the first season, it was Rodziński that was called back to be guest conductor the following year. All seven of Rodziński’s concerts that year were recorded and ...
A classic recording of Il Trovatore
June 21, 2026
Barely a week after their debuts, tenor Franco Corelli and soprano Leontyne Price were cemented in history with a legendary performance of Verdi’s Il Trovatore on vinyl. Enjoy this rare recording in full on tonight’s Collector’s Corner. The 1961 production also featured baritone Mario Sereni, mezzo-soprano Irene Dalis, and even a small appearance from soprano Teresa Stratas – only 23 years old at the ...
Furtwängler and the Berlin Phil perform Bruckner
June 14, 2026
Wilhelm Furtwängler was the Music Director of the Berlin Philharmonic from 1922-1945, then again from 1952-1954. During his time he recorded many German masters, including works by Anton Bruckner.
Takashi Asahina in Germany
June 7, 2026
Takashi Asahina was a Japanese conductor driven by his love of German music. The late conductor spent a lifetime recording then rerecording all of Bruckner’s symphonies, and spent many years associated with the North German Radio Orchestra in Hamburg. In 1947, Asahina also founded his own orchesta – the Kansai Symphonic Orchestra (now known as the Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra.) Tonight, ...
Klaus Tennstedt Live
May 31, 2026
Throughout his lifetime, Klaus Tennstedt became particularly well-known for his interpretation of Austro-German greats. His forte within the field was Gustav Mahler – a man whose works Tennstedt pored over for hours. Today, Henry Fogel highlights three gems from Tennstedt’s expansive discography.
Music by Ukrainian composer Thomas de Hartmann
May 24, 2026
A program dedicated to Ukrainian music – in particular, the music of heretofore little known composer Thomas de Hartmann. A recent revival of the 20th century composer’s music is helped in part by efforts of conductor Theodore Kuchar.
Great Recordings by Great Tenors
May 17, 2026
Throughout the years, many tenors have put in countless hours of practice, dedication, and sacrifice to become world-renowned super stars. Tonight, Henry Fogel examines just a few of these artistic giants and presents their best recordings.
Music of Moses Pergament
May 10, 2026
One of the most important figures of Swedish modernism, Moses Pergament was a composer and music critic who largely made his mark in Nordic countries. Pergament’s output includes music for orchestra, choral works, chamber music, and even film scores. Henry Fogel samples some of the composer’s works from various eras.
Alfredo Campoli, bel canto violinist
May 3, 2026
Alfredo Campoli (20 October 1906 – 27 March 1991) was an accomplished violinist renowned for his beautiful tone. Henry Fogel celebrates this performer with selected tracks from the Bel Canto Violin box CD set, encompassing a wide range of Campoli’s career.
Krips conducts Mahler and more
April 26, 2026
Conductor Josef Krips had a long and varied career, despite it being interrupted by two world wars. The artist revolved in and around various Viennese ensembles: from Vienna Volksoper, to Vienna Staatsoper and the Vienna Philharmonic. This dedication to the Viennese styles is reflected in many of his recordings as well.
Music by Louise Farrenc – French Romantic Composer
April 19, 2026
Selections from the repertoire of Louise Farrenc: a Romantic-era composer and one of the greatest piano professors of her time. Farrenc became the only woman appointed to the position of professor at the Paris Conservatory in the 19th century, and used that title to fight for recognition of other female musicians. As a composer, she was particularly well-known for her ...
Historic performance of Mahler’s 8th Symphony
April 12, 2026
Conductor Jascha Horenstein was an early adapter of Gustav Mahler, championing his works at a time when the composer wasn’t much in favor with contemporary audiences. He conducuted the first ever studio recording of Mahler’s Ninth Symphony in 1952 and went on to record many pieces of the late Romantic composer. Tonight’s program features a stunning remaster of one of ...
Music by the American Composer Margaret Brouwer
April 5, 2026
A selection of works from across the repertoire of American composer Margaret Brouwer: a contemporary musician known for her lyricism and vivid imagery, without shying away from the atonal discoveries of last century.
The PaTRAM Institute Male Choir
March 29, 2026
Exploring music by Sergei Rachmaninoff and Pavel Chesnikov. Vladimir Gorbik conducts the male choir of the PaTRAM Institute, dedicated to the preservation of Russian Orthodox choral music.
Great Female pianists from the past – Program 2
March 22, 2026
A program exploring various stellar female pianists across the 20th century, including Olga Samaroff, Myra Hess, Marla Jona, Gina Bachauer, Guiomar Novaes, Tatiana Nikolaeva, Maria Yudina, Teresa Carreno, and Magda Tagliaferro.
Great Female Pianists From The Past – Program 1
March 15, 2026
A program exploring various female pianists across the 20th century, including Olga Samaroff, Myra Hess, Marla Jona, Gina Bachauer, Guiomar Novaes, Tatiana Nikolaeva, Maria Yudina, Teresa Carreno, and Magda Tagliaferro.
Stokowski Live – program 3 of 3
March 8, 2026
The finale of a three week series exploring recordings by the legendary 20th century conductor Leopold Stokowski.
Stokowski Live – program 2 of 3
March 1, 2026
The second of a three week series exploring recordings by the legendary 20th century conductor Leopold Stokowski.
Stokowski Live – program 1 of 3
February 22, 2026
The first of a three week series exploring recordings by the legendary 20th century conductor Leopold Stokowski.
Budapest Quartet – Early Recordings
February 15, 2026
The Budapest Quartet was created in 1917 in Hungary, survived multiple decades as an ensemble, cementing themselves in history as one of the first great string quartets to be heard on vinyl. Enjoy recordings from their early career, featuring the music of Beethoven, Schubert, Smetana, and Tchaikovsky.
Radu Lupu Live
February 8, 2026
Radu Lupu was regarded as one of the greatest pianists of all time, but woefully under-represented in commercial discography as he preferred not to be recorded. Enjoy the late performer’s complete recital from Hunter College, Feb 16, 1973, which includes music of Bartók, Brahms, and Schubert.
