Zibuokle Martinaityte Choral Works Uniquely Beautiful

Four perfectly-sung performances. And they create four soundscapes of exceptional beauty.

Ralph Graves 10/9/24 Ralph Graves 10/9/24

Balkan PIano Music United in Quality

This is a series worth exploring.

Ralph Graves 9/19/24 Ralph Graves 9/19/24

Gubaidulina Triple Concerto and Rejoice! Exceptional

Gubaidulina writes like no one else. If you're familiar with her style, know that these are some of her best compositions. If not, be ready for some real adventures in listening.

Ralph Graves 9/12/24 Ralph Graves 9/12/24

Daugherty: Harp of Ages one of his best

Bress is a first-rate harpist, and really delivers here.

Ralph Graves 9/11/24 Ralph Graves 9/11/24

De Hartmann Rediscovered Revives Two Masterworks

These are major works created during a time of war and repression. And the violin concerto was recorded in a similar circumstance.

Ralph Graves 9/5/24 Ralph Graves 9/5/24

Santoro Symphonies Revel in Brazilian Sound

I recommend this release to anyone not familiar with Santoro. These works illustrate the essence of his style. That style evolved. But his Brazilian heritage can be most clearly heard in these works. Looking forward to volume five!

Ralph Graves 8/29/24 Ralph Graves 8/29/24

BBC Philharmonic Delivers with Roberto Gerhard

Juanjo Mena leads the BBC Philharmonic in some great performances. Under Mena's direction, these aren't Spanish works, but cosmopolitan works with a Spanish flavor.

Ralph Graves 8/28/24 Ralph Graves 8/28/24

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.

Ralph Graves 8/27/24 Ralph Graves 8/27/24

Gerard Schurmann: From Film to Concert Hall

Some film composers run out of steam trying to write music longer than a few minutes. Not Schurmann. These large-scale works are well-constructed and beautifully orchestrated. As one might expect.

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