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JOUNI SOMERO PREMIERES MORE SELIM PALMGREN GEMS
Jouni Somero continues to impress me with his phenomenal technique. Palmgren was a great pianist — and a good deal of his music was written for performers at his level. Somero is equal to the task.
Henriëtte Bosmans Early Chamber Music has appeal
Henriëtte Bosmans is a major figure in Dutch music. But she's little known outside the Netherlands. Here's hoping this release will encourage more folks to explore her catalog. It's worth the effort.
GUERRA-PEIXE SYMPHONIC SUITES CELEBRATE BRAZIL
The Goiás Philharmonic Orchestra knows this material well. Not only is Guerra-Peixe frequently performed by Brazilian orchestras. And the players know the folk traditions behind Guerra-Peixe’s music.
WorldView Episode 42: John Stanley (Holiday Show, pt. 2)
#CLASSICSADAY #CLASSICALCHRISTMAS WEEK 4
December is a time of traditions. And the Classics a Day feed is no different. We continue our tradition of making Classical Christmas our December theme.
Galant Cathedral Music from New Spain
The performances by the Camerata Antonio Soler are generally good. And the vocal soloists also do a credible job.
Brian Knowles Christmas Tidings for the theater crowd
If you enjoy Broadway musicals, then "Christmas Tidings" is for you.
A Byzantine Emperor at King Henry’s Court: Christmas, 1400 London
This is an album of great beauty and great serenity. Those are two qualities both the Latin and Eastern Orthodox hymns have in common.
WorldView Episode 41: Leonard Bernstein (Holiday Show, pt. 1)
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