Johann Sperger Double Bass Concertos Worthy of Haydn

Contrabassist Roman Patkolo is up to the challenges. His intonation is solid, and he plays with a clean, sonorous tone.

Ken Nail 10/27/21 Ken Nail 10/27/21

Franz Waxman and “The Bride of Frankenstein”

Franz Waxman’s score for Bride of Frankenstein raised the bar not just for music in monster movies, but for all movies.

Ralph Graves 10/27/21 Ralph Graves 10/27/21

#ClassicsaDay #OctoberOctet Week 3

The Classics a Day team decided October was the month to feature octets. Granted, it is the tenth month of the year, but the word "detects" isn't as alliterative.

Ralph Graves 10/26/21 Ralph Graves 10/26/21

Filippo Farinelli steers Hindemith Sonatas for Wind Instruments and Piano project

Filippo Farinelli and his colleagues are all fine performers. These are top-notch readings for these sonatas.

Ralph Graves 10/25/21 Ralph Graves 10/25/21

Renata Dubinskaite Gives Luminuous Performances of Barbara Strozzi

Renata Dubinskaite delivers some wonderful performances. She sings with a clean, clear tone that is simply beautiful.

Ralph Graves 10/22/21 Ralph Graves 10/22/21

#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.

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