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The Golden Age of the Horn — Double Plus Good
Highly recommended to anyone interested in the music of Haydn or Mozart. Or any fan of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
York Bowen, William Walton Viola Concertos Fresh and Appealing
Diyang Mei gives us a pair of excellent performances. In his day job, he's the principal violist of the Berlin Philharmonic. But he definitely has the personality to be a solo violist. Mei plays with warm expression and near-flawless technique.
East German Flute Concertos — Unknown in the West
All three works receive their world recording premiers here. And all three are worth the effort. Stein delivers some committed performances. Her tone is pure and her articulation always spot-on.
Daugherty: Harp of Ages one of his best
Bress is a first-rate harpist, and really delivers here.
De Hartmann Rediscovered Revives Two Masterworks
These are major works created during a time of war and repression. And the violin concerto was recorded in a similar circumstance.
George Lloyd String Concertos: Stripped-down Masterworks
Cristina Anghelescu performs the two violin concertos. Her instrument has a warm, rich tone. The first concerto from 1970 is sweet and sentimental. Anghlelescu delivers with ravishing lyricism.
CPE Bach and Antonin Kraft Cello Concertos Worth Exploring
Beautifully recorded, and beautifully performed. CPE Bach and Antonin Kraft may not be well-known today. But in their time they were highly regarded by the masters. And you can easily hear why.
Three Facets of Kaveli Aho
Aho's compositions don't sound quite like anybody else's. They're complex and multi-layered, yet direct and appealing.
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.
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