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Clemencic Consort excite with Fux and Biber
Rene Clemencic and his consort were first and foremost about the performances. Their scholarly research was solid, but they aimed to make the music come alive. This release is but a sampling of their success.
WorldView Episode 26: Hamilton Harty
#ClassicsaDay #FunintheSun Week 3
The Classics a Day team chose to catch some rays this August. And to find out how many classical composers did so with their music.
New York Youth Symphony Excel with Composers of Color
This is a fine album that I'll be revisiting many times. For the newer works, as well as the old ones.
The Silver Screen Soundtrack Hour - Michael Giacchino
George Enescu Violin Concerto - unfinished, but unforgettable
Carolin Widmann does just that. Enescu admired Brahms. Widmann brings a little of that Brahmsian phrasing to this work.
Ernst von Dohnanyi Early Concertos Impress
Deutsche Staatsphilharmonic Rheinland-Pfalz is directed by Modestas Pitrenas. There are some standout solos by principal players. And the ensemble has a rich, homogeneous blend that well suits this music.
WorldView Episode 25: Ludolf Nielsen
#ClassicsaDay #FunintheSun Week 2
The Classics a Day team chose to catch some rays this August. And to find out how many classical composers did so with their music.
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