Francesco Mancini Recorder Sonatas engage the ear

Daniele Salvatore has carefully researched this music, and that knowledge informs his performances. These sonatas sound fresh and spontaneous, with Salvatore expertly shaping the phrases to best effect.

Ralph Graves 10/12/20 Ralph Graves 10/12/20

American Gifts presents new music for marimba duos

I was looking forward to auditioning this release. And it didn't disappoint.

WTJU Radio 10/11/20 WTJU Radio 10/11/20

Classical Interviews – Michael Slon

"The experience of making music together and hearing music together contributes invisibly to the health of our culture. And we're missing that force in current life right now." So says UVA professor Michael Slon, about the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic for musicians and audiences.

Ralph Graves 10/9/20 Ralph Graves 10/9/20

#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalTimeMachine Week 1

Classical musicians have been making recordings since the 1890s. So we all have over 130 years of documented performance practices. And we can judge first-hand the artistry of legendary performers.

Ralph Graves 10/8/20 Ralph Graves 10/8/20

Hans Gal remembers Vienna in his recorder music

If you're a Hans Gal completist, then of course you should add this release to your library. But if you just enjoy beautiful chamber music, then you also should give "Remembering Vienna" a listen.

Ralph Graves 10/7/20 Ralph Graves 10/7/20

Johann Evangelist Brandl Symphony anticipates Beethoven

The performances are quite good. This is the second Brandl recording by these musicians. I trust there will be more.

Ralph Graves 10/6/20 Ralph Graves 10/6/20

Rontgen Piano Concertos - originality in traditional forms

Pianist Oliver Triend plays with enthusiasm. Röntgen loved to perform, and Triendl conveys that feeling effectively. Plus he has the chops to handle all of Röntgen's technical challenges.

Ralph Graves 10/5/20 Ralph Graves 10/5/20

Cavatina Duo refreshes the repertoire

Euginia Moliner plays with a full, round tone that adds to the beauty of the music. And Azabagic's playing is as impeccable as always.

Ralph Graves 10/2/20 Ralph Graves 10/2/20

#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalBubble Week 5

This month we ease the restrictions even further with a theme of trios. Trios for unusual instruments etc., etc. Here are my selections for the final week of the expanded #ClassicalBubble.

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