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Pal Hermann Complete Surviving Music Series Concludes with Delightful Oddities
Hermann did not survive the war, but his music did. It's take a while, but that music lives again in these Toccata Classics recordings. And to my ears, they sound as fresh and inventive as the day they were penned.
#ClassicsaDay #WomensHistoryMonth Week 2, 2024
What continually surprises me is how much music is yet to be discovered from earlier centuries. And also how much of it was known at the time, but somehow fell into obscurity.
Bruckner From the Archives, Volume 1 - A Remarkable Series
Kudos go to Lani Spahr, responsible for the audio restoration and remastering. The recordings range from 1944 to 1974. Spahr does a great job bringing these tracks close to the same sound.
Audiophile Society Deliver with Strauss
This is a release from the Audiophile Society. So sound quality is paramount. But on this release, performance quality is also paramount.
Schumann Trilogy Surveys Concertos and Piano Trios
The trios have a sense of exuberance about them, especially in these performances. As I said -- a perfect program. And in this case, played to perfection.
#ClassicsaDay #WomensHistoryMonth Week 1, 2024
What continually surprises me is how much music is yet to be discovered from earlier centuries. And also how much of it was known at the time, but somehow fell into obscurity.
Fridrich Bruk Symphonies Reflect on Art
The Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra directed by Imants Resnis delivers spirited performances. I'm hoping Toccata Classics will eventually release all Bruk's symphonies. Every one I've heard so far is well-crafted and has a distinct personality.
William Horne Chamber Music: Accessible and Appealing
A fine collection of music.
Howard Blake Orchestral Works Show Depth
Blake has had a long and successful career both in the concert hall and in film. He's a skilled and prolific composer, with over 650 works to his credit. And yet to many, he's a one-hit wonder.
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