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Ciurlionis Orchestral Works in Fresh Performances
The Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra directed by Modestas Pitrenas do their countryman proud. The orchestra has a lush, warm sound that suits Ciurlionis' music well.
Benno Ammann - Missa Defensor Pacis blends new and old
Ammann demonstrated that historical tradition and modernity can combine to create something beautiful.
#ClassicsaDay Black History Month Week 1
The Classics a Day team has celebrated Balck composers before. This time around, I tried to avoid duplication with previous posts. It was easy to do. There is a lot of classical music by persons of color, both in the past as well as the present. A lot.
London Brass excel with Edward Gregson release
The London Brass is a world-class ensemble, and this recording shows them at their best.
Friedrich Gernsheim Piano Music Volume 2 delivers
Jens Barnieck's performances are just as satisfying as they were with volume one of this series.
#ClassicsaDay #Classical1921 Week 4
What better way to celebrate a new year than with a look back? In this case, the Classics a Day team decided to go back 100 years. For January 2021 the challenge is to post works that were completed in or recordings released in 1921.
Classical Interviews – Daniel Sender
The Concertmaster for the Charlottesville Symphony, Daniel Sender, is a violinist who is gaining international reputation not just as a performer, but as an educator and scholar too. Sender spoke with WTJU about how covid has changed his daily life, losing the ability to perform, and Hungarian folk music.
#ClassicsaDay #Classical1921
What better way to celebrate a new year than with a look back? In this case, the Classics a Day team decided to go back 100 years. For January 2021 the challenge is to post works that were completed in or recordings released in 1921.
Arnold Rosner Requiem -- Timeless
This is a masterwork by a still under-appreciated composer. And it's performed masterfully. Beautiful, and at times, breath-taking.
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