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Amazing Miniatures by Janis Kepitis Ripe for Discovery
Nora Luse plays with sympathy and enthusiasm. These may be small pieces, but she takes them seriously. And in the process reveals some marvelous miniatures of beauty
Pal Hermann Complete Surviving Music Series Concludes with Delightful Oddities
Hermann did not survive the war, but his music did. It's take a while, but that music lives again in these Toccata Classics recordings. And to my ears, they sound as fresh and inventive as the day they were penned.
Fridrich Bruk Symphonies Reflect on Art
The Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra directed by Imants Resnis delivers spirited performances. I'm hoping Toccata Classics will eventually release all Bruk's symphonies. Every one I've heard so far is well-crafted and has a distinct personality.
Arnold Rosner Orchestral Music Uniquely Powerful
Arnold Rosner was a true individual. But one whose works can be readily enjoyed on first hearing. His music connects. It just needs an audience to connect to. Recordings like this help.
Richard Flury String Quartets of Interest
The Colla Parte Quartet delivers some fine readings of these works. Their playing is both animated and engaged.
A Century of American Viola Sonatas (sort of)
The performances are also solid. Basil Vendryes plays with assurance and authority. Pianist William David makes every work seem like a collaboration. This raises the overall performance to a new level.
Solid Choral Compositions from Richard Lambert
Karolina Csáthy directs the Accordare Choir. They sing with feeling and precision -- two qualities for the success of "...a plague."
Four Hands at Home Present Cozy Compositions
An interesting audio recreation of a time gone by. And a revival of some sadly-neglected repertoire.
Giovanni Battista Fills in Historical Gap
The Constanzi Consort is directed by Peter Leach. The soloists are very good and sing in a straightforward manner. A welcome addition to our collective knowledge of the Classical Era.
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