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Balkan PIano Music United in Quality
This is a series worth exploring.
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.
Collegium Vocale Gent Perform Near-Perfect Gesualdo
If you're familiar with Gesualdo, you should find this release outstanding. If you're not, this is a great recording to start with.
Daugherty: Harp of Ages one of his best
Bress is a first-rate harpist, and really delivers here.
Cappella Romana: A Ukrainian Wedding
This album isn't a faithful representation of an average Ukrainian wedding. Rather, it's a composite look at the varied musical traditions of the country. And bringing them all together provides an invaluable musical gift to the world.
Farrenc: Complete Piano Works Vol. 3 - All World Premiere Recordings
Maria Stratigou's doctoral dissertation was "Performance Aspects of Louise Farrenc’s Piano Études." This is music she understands deeply. And as a pianist, Stratigou has the technique to make these works come alive.
Rautavaara and Aho — Joy & Asymmetry Indeed!
Different in style, but somehow similar in intent. These are choral works meant to evoke an atmosphere. Both composers have very subtle contrasts. Both demand the full attention of the listener.
John Turner: Highways and Byways
The album delivers both in quality and quantity. And yes, Turner's helped me discover some new favorite classical works.
Colin de Blamont Occasional Works Consistently Entertain
Although these were occasional works, they did have staying power. "Le Retour de Dieux sur la Terre" premiered in 1725. It was performed either in its entirety or in excerpts for the Queen through 1748.
And they still entertain today. Especially with these performances.
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