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Miklos Rozsa: Sinfonia concertante
Gregor Buhl directs the Deutsche Staatsphilharmoni Rheinland-Pfalz. Their playing is disciplined with a concentrated power that matches the soloists.
Liszt’s Legacy: Two Forgotten Concertos, Reborn
Triendl has the chops to pull off these concertos -- and they're needed. Emil von Sauer was considered Franz Liszt's heir. His piano writing is dense and difficult. Conrad Ansorge also follows in Liszt's footsteps.
Gija Kancheli's Music Erupts with Elisaveta Blumina
This release presents some of Kancheli's smaller works. The centerpiece are selections from his 18 Miniatures for Violin and Piano. Also included are four works for chamber orchestra. All seem ready to burst at the seams.
A Tcherepnin Family Portrait in Music
The Michelangelo Quartet delivers some stellar performances. They have a real presence that demands active listening.
Georg Goltermann's Music Receives Sympathetic Performances
Howard Griffiths and the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra seem invested in these works. Griffiths brings out the orchestra's skill, making this music comes alive.
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.
The Optimism of Hans Winterberg
The Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin conducted by Johannes Kalitzke delivers some impressive performances. They sound as if they’ve been playing this music for years.
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.
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