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African Pianism Volume 2: Still much to explore
There's a lot to explore. Africa is a large continent with many cultures and many musical traditions.
Mirage: Solid Piano Works by Stephen Dodgson
A welcome addition to this ongoing series.
Bruckner From the Archives, Vol. 3 - More, please
Another fine addition to this series. Looking forward to volume 4.
Stephen Dodgson: Canticle of the Sun
Well-crafted music sung by a top-notch ensemble. If you're a fan of choral music, this belongs in your collection.
The Pre-Raphaelite Cello — British Gold
Every track is a well-crafted miniature. And yes, there is a commonality to these works.
Bruckner From the Archives, Volume 1 - A Remarkable Series
Kudos go to Lani Spahr, responsible for the audio restoration and remastering. The recordings range from 1944 to 1974. Spahr does a great job bringing these tracks close to the same sound.
Howard Blake Orchestral Works Show Depth
Blake has had a long and successful career both in the concert hall and in film. He's a skilled and prolific composer, with over 650 works to his credit. And yet to many, he's a one-hit wonder.
Charles Villiers Stanford: Irish Song Cycles Return to Roots
A fine addition to Somm's survey of Stanford's music.
Charles Villers Stanford Children's Songs Charm
If you're just discovering Stanford, I wouldn't recommend starting here. But if you already know him through his sacred works, then add this to your collection.
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