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Modern masterworks by Victoria Borisova-Ollas
After listening to this release, I started looking for other recordings of Borisova-Ollas's music. Fair warning: you may do the same.
#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalChristmas Week 5
For the past four years, the #ClassicsaDay team has adopted Classical Christmas as its theme for December. And why not? We have a rich body of music related to the season dating back to the Middle Ages. A good deal of it is religious, but not all -- many works are simply inspired by the time of year.
Mona and Rica Bard jumpstart Bruch double piano concerto
An excellent recording of some exciting live performances. Recommended.
Florent Schmitt release balances familiar with unknown
Maestro JoAnn Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra do well with late Romantic/early Post Romantic repertoire. Their previous Schmidtt recording of Antoine et Cleopatre was outstanding. As is this.
Carl Reinecke - Orchestral Works show influences
Henry Raudales and the Munchner Rundfunkorchester deliver some good performances. The orchestra has a mellow warmth to it that seems to suit Reinecke's music.
New England Trios make a solid program
These trios are all finely crafted, but it's the craft of the musicians that animate them.
#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalChristmas Week 4
For the past four years, the #ClassicsaDay team has adopted Classical Christmas as its theme for December. And why not? We have a rich body of music related to the season dating back to the Middle Ages. A good deal of it is religious, but not all -- many works are simply inspired by the time of year.
Christian Friedrich Ruppe cantatas have broad appeal
These cantatas are straight-forward and direct in their appeal. And I think that's quite appealing.
Auber Overtures 3 -- keeps getting better
A strong addition to this series.
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