Or rather, three nominees. Plus, Gerard Schwarz, the trumpeter/conductor whom Jay interviewed recently on his “Q&A” (here). This episode provides beauty, wonder, excitement, controversy, solace—it’s music.
Haydn, Trumpet Concerto, final movement, Gerard Schwarz et al.
Piston, Symphony No. 4, Seattle Symphony, Gerard Schwarz
Stölzel, “Bist du bei mir,” Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Gerald Moore
Caccini, “Amarilli,” Janet Baker et al.
Mahler, “Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen,” Christa Ludwig et al.