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James Lee III -- Fantastic Voyages
This gifted African-American composer has a rare talent for melody and orchestration. And he has a musical imagination that's well-served by those talents.
Adrian Butterfield consistently delivers with Leclair sonatas
What makes this one stand out is the music itself. I can't quite explain why, but I think this set of sonatas is better written.
WorldView Episode 30: Nancy Dalberg
#ClassicsaDay #FallConcert Week 2
For the month of September, you're invited to post a work that your local symphony, chamber music ensemble, or choral society will be performing this fall.
Simone Lamsma recovers Rautavaara's Lost Landscapes
I loved this release. But if you have yet to experience his music, I recommend "Lost Landscapes." It's just gorgeous music full of honest emotion.
The Silver Screen Soundtrack Hour - Oscars: The 1940s
Niklay Shugaev excels with underrated 20th Century cello works
Niklay Shugaev is the principal cellist for all three works. He plays with a rich, singing tone. Sugaev adapts his playing to the style of the composer, emphasizing their differences.
Naxos launches Claudio Santoro Symphonic Series
Classical music can be a universal language. And one that can be adapted to the aesthetics of virtually any culture. Santoro demonstrates that with these two works. And I'm sure they're not isolated examples, either. This is a series I'm eager to follow.
WorldView Episode 29: Elizabeth Pizer & Paul Chihara
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