Dario Salvi Brings Marschner Center Stage

Salvi conducts the Hradec Králové Philharmonic Orchestra. The ensemble has an attractive sound. Details are easy to hear, yet the sound has a smooth, homogenous texture.

Ralph Graves 10/12/22 Ralph Graves 10/12/22

Gaby Pas-Van Riet Breathes Life into Schneider Flute Concertos

Schneider was a skilled composer, and I’m glad these works were revived. They definitely deserve the chance to find an audience once again.

Ralph Graves 5/18/22 Ralph Graves 5/18/22

Johann Mattheson "Joseph" -- contemplative masterwork

If you're only familiar with Handel's oratorios (like "Messiah,") give Mattheson's an audition. The genre was more varied than you might think.

Ralph Graves 4/26/22 Ralph Graves 4/26/22

Poul Ruders Dream Catcher - An Accordion Showpiece

I'd recommend this not only to those who like classical accordion music. And I recommend it to those who don't think they like it. These performances -- and this music -- may well change your mind.

Ralph Graves 2/21/22 Ralph Graves 2/21/22

George Crumb Metamorphoses -exceptional in every way

This is an exceptional release. It shows a composer as creative and innovative in his nineties as he ever was. I hope Bridge recorded more with George Crumb before his passing.

Ralph Graves 2/14/22 Ralph Graves 2/14/22

Aurelio Barrios y Morales let down by performers

If you want to explore the music of Barrios -- and you should -- this release is a must. But if you're like me, you'll have to listen past the performances.

Ralph Graves 1/26/22 Ralph Graves 1/26/22

Arthur Farwell - Listen, then Judge

Is Farwell guilty of a concept that arouse seventy years after his death? I don't think so. That's not what I heard in this music. My recommendation -- listen first, then decide. But do listen.

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