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New music from Philip Glass and Mohammed Fairouz
This university ensemble is first-rate, especially the soloists. The ensemble blend is seamless, and the playing is rock-solid.
Good News from American Orchestras
Intimate music, intimate performance of Machaut
The Orlando Consort is recorded with microphones closely placed. It’s a very clean record with virtually no ambiance.
Garrick Ohlsson Plays Liszt with Fluency and Finesse
Mastery of the music is a given with Ohlsson. He moves beyond that to get to the essence of the compositions and expresses those insights clearly and effectively.
Telemann Double Concerti Given New Life by Rebel
Played with authentic instruments, Rebel presents these works as fresh, robust compositions brimming with energy.
Sharon Bezaly Presents Solid Flute Concerto Program
Sharon Bezaly has been steadily gaining attention in the classical world, and this recording simply adds to her reputation.
Penderecki Piano Concerto Resurrection
The revised "Resurrection" concerto is a powerful work that should find a place in the standard repertoire. Yes, it's that good -- and so is this recording.
Danielpour - Darkness in the Ancient Valley
To my ears, the opening movement sounds like film music trying to evoke a Middle Eastern setting. But as the work progresses, pastiche gives way to passion, and the music develops its own blended and original voice.
Jean Maillard - A Renaissance Rediscovery
This is a disc that should be in the collection of anyone who loves Renaissance sacred music. Maillard may be the link between Des Pres and Palestrina, but he has a style all his own.
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