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Johannes Eccard - Sacred and Secular Works
Cudos to Gregor Meyer and his ensembles for presenting this music. Their performances are clean and unaffected, letting the structure of the music come through clearly. Listening to this recording, it's easy to understand why Bach closely studied Eccard's music.
Nelson Freire Interprets Liszt
If your taste runs to the Romantic, and you admire superior pianism, look no further.
"French Impressions" Impresses
I never really thought much about these sonatas before. Joshua Bell and Jeremy Denk have changed my mind, giving me a new appreciation for these compositions. That's impressive.
Michael Torke Tahiti - No Trouble Here
While superficially both “Fiji” and “Tahiti” seem to be light-hearted works (on par with Mozart's serenades), they aren’t totally lightweight. Both compositions offer enough substance to merit repeated listening. This means I’ll be returning to "Tahiti" again sometime soon.
Vivaldi - Return of Angels
Janacek Piano Works
These recordings were originally released on RCA Red Seal over a decade ago. Newton Classics provides a real service by making them available again.
Magnificent Music by Philippe Rogier
Cudos go to Magnificat, directed by Philip Cave. This early music vocal ensemble has a wonderful blend.
Honegger More Than One-Hit Wonder
If you’re not familiar with Honegger, or – worse yet – only know his one hit, this disc can be a revelation.
Paavo Jarvi at Home with Baltic Portraits
If you’re familiar with any of these composers, Baltic Portraits will be a treat. If you’re not, Paavo Jarvi and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra make a compelling case for further exploration of these composers’ works.
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