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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.
Violina Petrychenko Champions Ukrainian Masters
This album presents two world premiere recordings. And what wonderful additions to the repertoire they are.
Romantic Bassoon: Scandinavian Gems Rediscovered
Bassoonist Jaakko Luoma plays with a warm, honeyed tone. This makes slow movements especially delicious. And he can also play with agility when required.
The Golden Age of the Horn — Double Plus Good
Highly recommended to anyone interested in the music of Haydn or Mozart. Or any fan of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
York Bowen, William Walton Viola Concertos Fresh and Appealing
Diyang Mei gives us a pair of excellent performances. In his day job, he's the principal violist of the Berlin Philharmonic. But he definitely has the personality to be a solo violist. Mei plays with warm expression and near-flawless technique.
East German Flute Concertos — Unknown in the West
All three works receive their world recording premiers here. And all three are worth the effort. Stein delivers some committed performances. Her tone is pure and her articulation always spot-on.
Daugherty: Harp of Ages one of his best
Bress is a first-rate harpist, and really delivers here.
De Hartmann Rediscovered Revives Two Masterworks
These are major works created during a time of war and repression. And the violin concerto was recorded in a similar circumstance.
George Lloyd String Concertos: Stripped-down Masterworks
Cristina Anghelescu performs the two violin concertos. Her instrument has a warm, rich tone. The first concerto from 1970 is sweet and sentimental. Anghlelescu delivers with ravishing lyricism.
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