I grew up with the LP format, so I still listen far more frequently to “albums” than anything – which should be no surprise, since most substantial classical works are “album”-length. So you won’t be entirely shocked to learn that since playlists are the new albums, my playlist will again consist of playlists.

“Vous avez dit brunettes?” – Les Kapsber’girls (alpha)
Ives: Symphony No. 4 – Dudamel, LAPO (DG)
“Hans Swarowsky dirigiert Johann Strauß II” (Profil)
Jolivet: Suite delphique / Epithaleme – Jolivet, ensemble (EMI)
“Gurdy Hurding” – Renaldo & The Loaf (Klanggalerie)
Falla: Harpsichord Concerto – Puyana, Mackerras, ensemble (Philips)
“Out to Lunch!” – Eric Dolphy (Blue Note)
Boulez: Piano Sonata No. 3 – Wendeberg (bastille musique)