#ClassicsaDay #OctoberOctet Week 2

The mix of instruments that make up an octet varies. Some composers wrote for double string quartet, some for wind instruments, and some for a blend of instruments.

Ralph Graves 10/21/21 Ralph Graves 10/21/21

Eduardas Balsys - the Voice of Lithuania

I had never heard of Eduardas Balsys before auditioning this release. I very much want to hear more. A lot more.

Ken Nail 10/20/21 Ken Nail 10/20/21

Miklos Rozsa

Miklos Rozsa produced some of the most recognized film music of Hollywood’s Golden Age, but he never abandoned his quest to create great concert works.

Ralph Graves 10/20/21 Ralph Graves 10/20/21

Quartetto Ascanio explores Paganini's influence

Recommended for chamber music enthusiasts. And anyone else who appreciates a well-turned melody.

Ralph Graves 10/19/21 Ralph Graves 10/19/21

Paul Wranitzky Symphonies Anticipate Beethoven

If you love the symphonies of Haydn and Mozart, you'll like the symphonies of Wranitzky -- at the very least.

Ralph Graves 10/18/21 Ralph Graves 10/18/21

Georg Caspar Schürmann - a rediscovered master

Schürmann wrote a vast quantity of music, in all types of genres. It's a shame only a small amount of it survived. Based on these three works, I'd like to hear more.

Ralph Graves 10/15/21 Ralph Graves 10/15/21

#ClassicsaDay #OctoberOctet Week 1

The mix of instruments that make up an octet varies. Some composers wrote for double string quartet, some for wind instruments, and some for a blend of instruments.

Ralph Graves 10/14/21 Ralph Graves 10/14/21

Louse Farrenc violin and piano music has timeless appeal

There's nothing old-fashioned about Farrenc's compositions. They sound as fresh today as any music of "the great masters."

Ralph Graves 10/13/21 Ralph Graves 10/13/21

Marcel Poot Symphonic Survey Revealing

It's a pleasure to have all Poot's symphonies available. Now we can only hope this lays the foundation for more of his music to be recorded!

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