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The Pre-Raphaelite Cello — British Gold
Every track is a well-crafted miniature. And yes, there is a commonality to these works.
Gustavo Gimeno Superb with Dutilleux
Gimeno and his ensemble also deliver a stellar performance of Duitlleux's First symphony. This work straddles the traditional and the innovative. And Gimeno and the Luxembourg Philharmonic make it all work.
David Starobin plays Guitar Music by Guitar Virtuosi
This is a collection of virtuoso guitar music written by virtuoso guitarists. And it's played by a virtuoso guitarist.
David Johnson Piano Music: Unfamiliar and Appealing
This is a fascinating collection of pieces. Some are quite simple. Others sound challenging to play. Johnson writes in a primarily tonal style. But that doesn't limit him to simple harmonies.
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
Akadamie fur Alte Musik Berlin Performs CPE Bach
Gustov Hoyer: Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Gustav Hoyer's "Rime of the Ancient Marriner" works on two levels. And that's a remarkable feat.
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and Falletta Echo Success
The BSO and Falletta give the symphony a stirring reading. It's a performance I found satisfying with repeated listening.
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.
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