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Colin de Blamont Occasional Works Consistently Entertain
Although these were occasional works, they did have staying power. "Le Retour de Dieux sur la Terre" premiered in 1725. It was performed either in its entirety or in excerpts for the Queen through 1748.
And they still entertain today. Especially with these performances.
Adolf Busch Orchestral Works Volume One continues fine series
This release features some of Busch's works for chamber orchestra. And what a great place to start.
African Pianism Volume 2: Still much to explore
There's a lot to explore. Africa is a large continent with many cultures and many musical traditions.
#ClassicsaDay #NorthAmClassics Week 4, 2024
The #ClassicsaDay challenge for July is to post music by Canadian and American composers. Both countries have created their own forms of classical music, independent of Europe's.
Francisco Mignone: Concertos and Concertinos
The São Paulo Symphony Orchestra has been a mainstay for this series. And they don't disappoint. The ensemble plays with energy and finesse.
Janis Kepitis: Piano Miniatures from the Manuscripts, Vol. 2
Nora Luse turns in another set of tremendous performances. She gives these suites a sense of direction, embuing them with a narrative thread.
Nordic Quartet Excells with Gudmundsen-Holmgreen
The Nordic String Quartet performs each work to near perfection.
#ClassicsaDay #NorthAmClassics Week 3, 2024
The #ClassicsaDay challenge for July is to post music by Canadian and American composers. Both countries have created their own forms of classical music, independent of Europe's.
Mirage: Solid Piano Works by Stephen Dodgson
A welcome addition to this ongoing series.
We are grateful for the generosity of the Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation and UVA Arts Council, supporting WTJU and CharlottesvilleClassical.org.