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Classical Interviews – Ayn Balija
#ClassicsaDay #APAHM Week 4
I limited myself to just posting Asian-American composers. And discovered a seemingly limitless number of composers to choose from -- both past and present.
Bruckner Chamber Music Worth a Listen
For many, Bruckner = symphonies. But this release tweaks that equation. Bruckner > just symphonies.
American Quintets - Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective Debut
An exceptional program, performed by first-rate musicians. Now that's how you do a debut recording!
Elizabeth Llewellyn's Heartfelt Debut with Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Songs
This project was a labor of love, and that's apparent in every track. Llewellyn signs with a wonderfully expressive and well-rounded tone. Her phrasings shape the texts and tell the stories.
Johann Gottlieb Graun Chamber Works - Music in Transition
This is chamber music that captures a moment in time. A moment poised between two style periods. And it's a moment effectively realized by these fine musicians.
#ClassicsaDay #APAHM Week 3
I limited myself to just posting Asian-American composers. And discovered a seemingly limitless number of composers to choose from -- both past and present.
Vladigerov Orchestral Works 2 has the good stuff
If you've not listened to Vladigov's music, this set is the best place to start.
Josef Labor chamber works of exceptional beauty
The real standout for me, though, was the Theme and Variations for horn and piano. The theme was absolutely gorgeous, especially played by Premysl Vojta.
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