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Howells and Wood - String Quartets by Puepil and Teacher
The "Englishness" of these pieces comes through without sounding cloying or artificial. Wood and Howells were masters of their craft. And the inherent beauty of these works is what the quartet delivers.
Richard Flury Chamber Music, Vol. 2 - Quartets of Quality
Highly recommended -- along with volume one. I anticipate the remaining volumes will be of the same high quality.
The Estonian Cello Presents Unknown Masterworks
And what a gift to the world. Pianist Sten Lassman and cellist Valle-Rasmus Roots are both Estonian. They both understand the underlying aesthetics of this music. And that understanding illuminates their performances.
Juliana Koch Presents Ruth Gipps at Her Best
Gipps had a rare gift for composition and one that just is now being fully appreciated. If you like English music, this disc is for you.
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.
Reissiger Complete Piano Trios, Vol. 1 - a good start
The Trio Anima Mundi delivers some sensitive readings. They keep the music light and transparent.
Nordic Quartet Excells with Gudmundsen-Holmgreen
The Nordic String Quartet performs each work to near perfection.
Miro Quartet Almost Makes It Home
I like most of the music choices, and how they're presented. And I like the way they're all performed.
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.
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