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Quatuor Hanson Explore Schumann’s Journey
I recommend listening to this album straight through. It's almost like experiencing one large work in four major sections. The quintet grows out of the quartets. It's a connection that's easy to hear, and one these performers were careful to make
A Tcherepnin Family Portrait in Music
The Michelangelo Quartet delivers some stellar performances. They have a real presence that demands active listening.
Outstanding Chamber Music from David Biedenbender
To my ears, Biedenbender's music effectively blends several elements. He writes strong melodic lines that are tonal, but free of the major/minor straightjacket.
Penelope Thwaites Chamber Music Deeply Personal
Thwaites writes in an accessible, tonal style that effectively conveys emotion. And emotion is what her works are about.
Nightingale String Quartet Continues Fine Vagn Holmboe Series
The Nightingale Quarte has a clear affinity for Danish composers. And their expertise in bringing this music to life. Volume one — and now volume two — of their Holmboe series reinforces those impressions
Adrian Butterfield consistently delivers with Leclair sonatas
What makes this one stand out is the music itself. I can't quite explain why, but I think this set of sonatas is better written.
Fortunato Chelleri: Six Symphonies Nouvelles entertain
I wouldn't classify these works as particularly profound. But they do what Chelleri intends them to. They entertain.
Lady Viola succeeds on all levels
Every work on this release was a pleasure to listen to. Kristina Fialová is a talented artist, and her expressive performances drew me in.
French Music for the Bassoon -- a varied and satisfying collection
Danny Bond plays with a warm, singing tone. His rapid passagework is impeccable, tossing off trills and mordents like nobody's business.
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