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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."
BBC Philharmonic Delivers with Roberto Gerhard
Juanjo Mena leads the BBC Philharmonic in some great performances. Under Mena's direction, these aren't Spanish works, but cosmopolitan works with a Spanish flavor.
Gerard Schurmann: From Film to Concert Hall
Some film composers run out of steam trying to write music longer than a few minutes. Not Schurmann. These large-scale works are well-constructed and beautifully orchestrated. As one might expect.
Victor Bendix Symphonies - Career Bookends
The Malmo Symphony Orchestra has some solid performances here. The energy level of the first symphony starts at exuberant and ramps up, really selling the work. They plays the third symphony with a lyric delicacy that is heart-breaking at times.
Adolf Busch Orchestral Works Volume One continues fine series
This release features some of Busch's works for chamber orchestra. And what a great place to start.
Francisco Mignone: Concertos and Concertinos
The São Paulo Symphony Orchestra has been a mainstay for this series. And they don't disappoint. The ensemble plays with energy and finesse.
Early Vytautas Bacevicius Appealing
I suspect many will find this volume more appealing and accessible than the previous one. I recommend both. But I'd start with this one.
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