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Solomiya Ivakhiv Masterfully Performs Ukrainian Sonatas
Ivakhiv plays with a full, rich sound that often bristles with intensity. And perhaps never more so when she's playing music by Ukrainian composers.
Ivor Gurney: Piano Sonatas Tell a Story
Only a small fraction of Gurney's music has been recorded. This is a welcome addition to that slender catalog.
National Orchestral Institute Philharmonic Continues Fine Tradition
The orchestra is comprised of conservatory students from the U.S. and abroad. While the players may lack experience, they have plenty of talent and musicianship. Every track was a top-flight performance.
Fresh Music on Christmas Morning
There may be some favorite carols here, but to me, it all sounds pretty fresh. This one will be in heavy rotation at the Graves' house this season.
JoAnn Falletta Finds the Right Approach for Kodaly
Zoltan Kodály felt that music should be for everyone. The works -- and the performances on this album -- should have broad appeal.
Dario Salvi Brings Marschner Center Stage
Salvi conducts the Hradec Králové Philharmonic Orchestra. The ensemble has an attractive sound. Details are easy to hear, yet the sound has a smooth, homogenous texture.
The Extraordinary Concertos of Eduardo Grau
The four works on this album are very different in character. And yet there's a common thread. The soloists aren't there to impress us with their incredible technique. Rather, Grau's music demands they connect with the audience emotionally. And in that, they all succeed.
Lorenzo Perosi Piano Quintets -- Masterful Chamber Works
The Roma Tre Orchestra Ensemble with Matteo Bevilacqua takes the right approach to this music. Perosi didn't write operas, but his aesthetic centered on the human voice. His music wants -- and needs to -- sing.
Antonio Meneses Plays Villa-Lobos Concertos
Antonio Meneses is a world-class cellist, and also a native of Brazil. That's important.
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