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Seasons Greetings from Franz Liszt!
Wojciech Walczek has the chops to play Liszt's knuckle-busters. But he dials it back. We get a performance that's sensitive and warm. I'll be adding this to my classical holiday playlists.
Auber Overtures Vol. 7 - More Than Just Openers
These ballets and incidental music show Auber's genius. His orchestrations set the stage and tell the story -- in music, not words. Another fine addition to this edition.
Bruckner From the Archives, Vol. 5 - Another Noteworthy Release
The penultimate volume in this series continues to surprise and illuminate. All recordings come from the archives of the Bruckner Society of America. Audio
Albert Dietrich - For Brahms Fans
The Solistes Europeens Luxembourg deliver some fine performances. Conductor Christoph Konig's interpretations are spot on.
Bruckner From the Archives, Vol. 4 Offers Stylistic Contrasts
Lani Spahr's superb restorations do much service to the music. He brings out the inherent qualities of these recordings. And he does so without unnaturally "enhancing the sound."
Bruckner From the Archives, Vol. 3 - More, please
Another fine addition to this series. Looking forward to volume 4.
David Leisner Charms with New Album
Well-recorded, and superbly performed. If you'd like to spend time with a friend sharing some of his favorite music get this release. It does indeed have charms to soothe.
Paul Wee Recovers Henselt and Bronsart Concertos
Paul Wee performs these concertos with abandon. His technique is formidable, and he employs every bit of it in this work.
Bruckner From the Archives Volume 2 Offers New Revelations
The two volumes present a variety of ensembles -- from a variety of decades. And all unfamiliar performances. These multiple approaches make the listener reassess Bruckner's music. Even music they've heard hundreds of times over.
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