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Rune Most Brings Sensitivity to CPE Bach Concertos
Most plays with a rich, smooth tone that adds to the warmth of the melodies. The Danish Sinfonietta directed by David Riddell provides ideal support.
Kleinknecht Trio Sonatas Epitomize Style Galant
The Ensemble La Contonnade performs with warmth and sensitivity. Their relaxed interpretations seem spot on. This was music for an evening's entertainment. And entertain it does.
WorldView Episode 45: John Williams
#ClassicsaDay #Classical1923 Week 2
For the month of January, the challenge is to post classical works associated with 1923. They can be pieces composed in that year, premiered in that year, or received their first recording in that year.
Elsner, Krogulski, Dobrzynski: Founders of Polish Classical Music
The artists performing here do this music a great service. These are live recordings. I think the music benefits from the energy of playing together for an audience
Josef Labor Chamber Music Release Includes Wittgenstein Commissions
Clarinetist Thursten Jehanus give some thoughtful and expressive performances. Recommended.
Concerti Fine Introductions to Radu Paladi
This release was my introduction to the music of Radu Paladi. Now I want to hear more.
WorldView Episode 44: Dora Pejačević
The forty-fourth episode of WorldView features four new composers, including Countess Maria Theodora Paulina Pejačević, an accomplished artist of Croatian descent. Remembered for writing the first modern symphony of Croatian music, Pejačević remains a towering musical figure in the Balkans—despite many of her works only having been published in the last half century.
ClassicsaDay #Classical1923 Week 1
For the month of January, the challenge is to post classical works associated with 1923. They can be pieces composed in that year, premiered in that year, or received their first recording in that year.
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