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Stephen Dodgson: Canticle of the Sun
Well-crafted music sung by a top-notch ensemble. If you're a fan of choral music, this belongs in your collection.
#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalSextet Week 3
The most common sextet is a doubled string trio. That is, two violins, two violas, and two cellos. But other combinations of instruments are possible. And beginning in the 20th Century just about every type of combination has been explored.
The Highly Personal Preludes and Fugues of Matt Dibble
Dibble chose wisely. Freddy Kempf delivers 24 superb performances. He easily adapts to the style of each piece.
#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalSextet Week 2
June is the sixth month. It seemed a good time to make sextets the #ClassicsaDay monthly theme.
Jakob Lindberg Thoroughly Masters Theorbo Solos
Lindberg's playing is a perfect blend of technical ability and tasteful musicianship. He skillfully weaves together Visée's polyphony, keeping all the lines balanced.
#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalSextet Week 1
June is the sixth month. It seemed a good time to make sextets the #ClassicsaDay monthly theme.
By Women: Works by Armenian Women Composers
Sahan Arzruni is both the producer and performer for this recording. This is his project and his emotional investment shows. His goal is to give these works their best possible performances, and he succeeds.
Three Facets of Kaveli Aho
Aho's compositions don't sound quite like anybody else's. They're complex and multi-layered, yet direct and appealing.
Maria Herz — Ripe for Rediscovery
Christiane Silber leads the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin in a moving performance.
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