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Baltic Echoes: Choir and Strings in Perfect Harmony
Dalia Dedinskaite (violin) and Gleb Pysniak (cello) are a powerhouse duo. And they know this music well. They're from Lithuania and intuitively understand the Baltic aesthetic.
Karl Weigl Symphony Recalls Old Vienna
This is another excellent addition to the series. With only two symphonies left to record, I hope we’ll also get to hear some of his shorter works.
Claudio Santoro Sonatas: A Legacy Brought to Life
Alessandro Santoro’s deep understanding of his father’s music is evident. These sonatas demand exceptional skill from the performer, and Alessandro delivers masterfully. His interpretations provide a clear and compelling insight into his father’s artistic vision.
Charles Ives: Odds and Ends that Somehow Work
This album is definitely one for the Ives completist. But it's also an entertaining listen for anyone wanting to hear something completely different.
Richard Stohr Orchestral Music, Vol 3 Focuses on 1942
Ian Hobson directs the Sinfonia Varsovia in some inspired performances. I especially enjoyed their performance of the Symphony No. 2. The ensemble makes it sound expansive and symphonic, yet also thoughtful and introspective.
York Bowen, William Walton Viola Concertos Fresh and Appealing
Diyang Mei gives us a pair of excellent performances. In his day job, he's the principal violist of the Berlin Philharmonic. But he definitely has the personality to be a solo violist. Mei plays with warm expression and near-flawless technique.
East German Flute Concertos — Unknown in the West
All three works receive their world recording premiers here. And all three are worth the effort. Stein delivers some committed performances. Her tone is pure and her articulation always spot-on.
Ukrainian Christmas a Joy in Any Language
Among the many classical holiday albums released this year, "Ukrainian Christmas" is a real standout.
Howells and Wood - String Quartets by Puepil and Teacher
The "Englishness" of these pieces comes through without sounding cloying or artificial. Wood and Howells were masters of their craft. And the inherent beauty of these works is what the quartet delivers.
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