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Holst - The Planets
Berliner Philharmoniker & Rundfunkchor Berlin, Sir Simon Rattle
…a magisterial performance, closely attentive to detail, in which the continental influences are highlighted as never before… The climax of 'Uranus' is a thriller: a massive build-up, with the... — More…
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Saariaho: D’OM LE VRAI SENS
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Kari Kriikku (clarinet), Anu Komsi (soprano)
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Sakari Oramo
The Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra partner Kriikku admirably in this enchanting concerto and under Oramo's sensitive direction provide beguiling accompaniments for Anu Komsi in the four Leino... — More…
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As Dreams - Choral Music
Norwegian Soloists' Choir, Oslo Sinfonietta, Grete Pedersen
Mixed themed programmes can be hit and miss, but this lovely set by the fearless Grete Pedersen explores nocturnal and oneiric modes with logic and confidence — More…
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Baltic Voices Vols. 1-3
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Paul Hillier
Each disc is beautifully recorded and exquisitely executed, Hillier drawing out of his singers the richest, most sumptuous blend in which not a detail is missed. If you want to get an overview... — More…
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Karita Mattila Helsinki Recital
Karita Mattila (soprano) & Martin Katz (piano)
A frame of applause and ecstatic ovations greet what is one of Karita Mattila's most exciting discs yet… The repertoire takes Mattila's voice into thrilling new regions; and Martin Katz's piano... — More…
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Nordsending: String Trios
Trio Aristos
There is some exquisite playing from Trio Aristos — More…
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The Edge of Light
Gloria Cheng (piano)
Members of the Calder Quartet
[Cheng's] long association with Messiaen's music bears fruit in a fluid approach to the early Preludes...With Cheng's fine touch paramount in first recordings of Saariaho's Prelude and Ballade,... — More…
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Horizon 5
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Huelgas Ensemble, Paul van Nevel, Martyn Brabbins, Markus Stenz, David Robertson, Susanna Mälkki
With its roster of star conductors specialising in contemporary music, and recordings of superfine technical quality, this well-filled disc provides satisfaction and provocation in equal measure. — More…
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Saariaho: Quatre Instants, Terra Memoria & Émilie Suite
Karen Vourc’h (soprano)
Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg, Marko Letonja
Karen Vourc'h...is an eloquent advocate of the heigtened arioso, flexing into and out of speech...[in Terra Memoria] Marko Letonja controls Saariaho's single arc of quizzical and querulous transformations... — More…
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Saariaho - Notes On Light, Orion & Mirage
Karita Mattila (soprano) & Anssi Karttunen (cello)
Orchestre de Paris Orchestre de Paris, Christoph Eschenbach
Saariaho has always had an extraordinary ear for a beauty of sound, best described in terms of light. …performances have that extra edge which live recording brings. — More…
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