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Christoph Graupner Bassoon Cantatas - more than making do
If you're familiar with the Baroque cantata genre, give these works a listen. Using the bassoon instead of the violin as the concertante instrument gives these cantatas a different character.
Bernard Herrmann - Beyond Hitchcock
Do you only know Bernard Herrmann from his Hitchcock film scores? You’re missing a lot!
Anne-Marie McDermott continues superb Mozart series
This release matches the high standards set by the previous two.
Michael Praetorius Christmas music given exceptional performances
This release isn't just for early music lovers. I recommend it to anyone who appreciates great choral singing. And also anyone who's ready for some exceptionally well-written seasonal music
#ClassicsaDay #November11 Week 2
The challenge is to post works that are numbered 11 in some fashion, either an opus number, a series number, or even a suite number.
Telemann Complete Violin Concertos Vol. 7 takes a side trip
Hearing authentic Telemann next to suspect Telemann was revealing.
An Elizabethan Christmas - Fretwork's gift to all
Though the music is over four centuries old, it still has the power to soothe.
#ClassicsaDay #November11 Week 1
The challenge is to post works that are numbered 11 in some fashion, either an opus number, a series number, or even a suite number.
Lady Viola succeeds on all levels
Every work on this release was a pleasure to listen to. Kristina Fialová is a talented artist, and her expressive performances drew me in.
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