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George Lloyd String Concertos: Stripped-down Masterworks
Cristina Anghelescu performs the two violin concertos. Her instrument has a warm, rich tone. The first concerto from 1970 is sweet and sentimental. Anghlelescu delivers with ravishing lyricism.
Clarke and Busch Piano Music - Quality not Quantity
Simon Callaghan handles both styles with equal aplomb. He has the technique to play Busch's music with accuracy and expressiveness. He adopts an even more lyrical tone with Clarke's works.
Rediscovered Daniel Jones Piano Works Worth Investigating
Martin Jones is one of those pianists who play everything very well. And here he's playing music by someone he knew.
British Piano Concertos - no fireworks, just great tunes
Looking for a recording of pleasant -- but worthwhile -- listening? Give this a spin. No fireworks here, but some great tunes nonetheless.
Eleanor Alberga Violin Concertos - collaborative classics
Eleanor Alberga and her husband Thomas Bowes make quite a team. As the piano/violin duo Double Exposure they toured and performed together. And they frequently performed Alberga's music. The blend of personal and artistic intimacy between the two inspired both.
Lyrita completes Jones symphonic cycle
The recording quality -- as always -- is quite good. And the material, even better.
Robert Simpson Symphonies 5 & 6 - worth a listen
Two symphonies -- and two performances -- I'm very glad I heard.
Daniel Jones Symphonies 3 & 5 tied to BBC
An excellent addition to the somewhat sparse catalog of Daniel Jones' works.
Alwyn quartets show early influences
The Villiers Quartet, as recorded here, has a clean, natural ensemble sound. There's a slight edge to the violins, but I think that just gives these works a little extra energy.
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