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Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Orchestral Works Back in Print
It's good to have this release back in print. Especially at a time when audiences are looking for music by composers of color. Coleridge-Taylor wore music of substance. But he also wrote music that appealed to the ear.
Carl Fruhling Chamber Music Brought to Light
Highly recommended for the beauty of the music, and the quality of the performances.
Florence Price Piano Music a Major Discovery
Price's orchestral works are important. But she was a pianist and organist of the highest caliber. This album shows that her keyboard music is also worthy of attention.
WorldView Episode 17: William Schuman
#ClassicsaDay #PrideMonth Week 3
There are a lot of composers to choose from -- and not just in the modern era.
Palmgren Complete Piano Works Vol. 5 focuses on exoticism
Jouni Somero's performances maintain the level he set with volume one. His playing is clean, accurate, and assured.
La Compagnia del Madrigale completes Gesualdo cycle
La Compagnia has a wonderful vocal blend. The members sing with clear tones, making interweaving lines easy to follow.
The Silver Screen Soundtrack Hour: Herrmann and Hitch
Bernard Herrmann and Alfred Hitchcock were both creative geniuses in their own right. But the combination of their talents helped create some of the most memorable films of the 20th Century. This week’s show features music from their collaborations.
Violin Concertos by Johannes Brahms; Amanda Maier; Julius Rontgen
Bottom line: don't get this for the Brahms. Do get this release for the Rontgen, and more especially for the Maier. It's worth it.
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