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John Luther Adams - Inuksuit
Be warned: Inuksuit require a major time investment (about an hour) to be experienced properly. But it will be worth the effort.
John McDonald: Airy Violin Music
Airy brings together John McDonald's music for violin and piano, bringing together light-hearted miniatures with more serious long-form compositions.
Tyberg Symphony Saved from Holocaust
JoAnne Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic are thoroughly invested in this work, and that dedication shows.
Saariaho Chamber Works for Strings
If you're already a fan of Saariaho's music, this disc is a must. If not, this can provide a good and somewhat intimate introduction to this visionary composer's style.
The Strange Case of Schubert’s Symphonies
If there's one thing most people know about Franz Schubert, it's that his most popular symphony is unfinished. If there's a second thing folk remember about Franz Schubert, it's that he only wrote nine symphonies. But if you look carefully at the list, you'll notice two oddities.
Domingo: Verdi Immaculately Sung
Distinguished Verdi baritones are a rare commodity these days, so this disc is especially welcome.
Daniel Wohl: Corps Exquis
Daniel Wohl has a unique compositional voice. Repeated listening helped me appreciate the artistry of that voice. Corps Exquis may sometimes evoke strange, dreamlike images, but there's purpose behind those fever dreams.
Peter Maxwell Davies: Strathclyde Concertos 3 & 4
Each concerto fully explores the possibilities of the solo instruments, and those possibilities influence the direction of the work.
Stuyvesant Quartet — Audio Treasures
This reissue is a window into the past, and a valuable one. No modern quartet would perform these works in the manner of the Stuyvesant. Yet the high degree of musicianship and the emotional charge they give these works makes for compelling listening even today.
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