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Offer, Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2 & Études-Tableaux, Op. 33
Boris Giltburg (piano)
Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Carlos Miguel Prieto
Giltburg paces the concerto’s solo opening crescendo beautifully…In terms of sheer pianism, the ensuing saga is frequently breathtaking. It’s not only the fleetness of the fingerwork, utter clarity... — More…
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Offer, Preghiera - Rachmaninov: Piano Trios
Gidon Kremer (violin) & Daniil Trifonov (piano), Giedrė Dirvanauskaitė (cello)
This being Rachmaninov, the main burden in both trios falls to the pianist; such is Trifonov's artistry that even with his dazzling technique, and without ever selling the emotional intensity... — More…
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James Ehnes - Homage
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CD/DVD tribute to 12 of the world’s finest instruments
James Ehnes (violin and viola) & Eduard Laurel (piano)
The icing on the cake is provided by the DVD, which shows how Ehnes achieves miracles at close hand, including his unconventional left-hand thumb extension and relatively firm bow-hold. Beautifully... — More…
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The SACD sound is first-class and the booklet notes by both artists attractive, not least in drawing attention to the great artists of the past whose performances and arrangements are saluted... — More…
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Ray Chen: The Golden Age
Ray Chen (violin)
Don’t be put off by the glitz surrounding this new release from superstar violinist Ray Chen…there’s no false glitter to his playing…[the Bruch is] performed with splendid warmth and character... — More…
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4 CDs
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Rachmaninov - Solo Piano Works
Yevgeny Sudbin (piano)
In the case of the very expansive Chopin Variations… Sudbin makes a persuasive case for this unjustly neglected work, demonstrating not only breathtaking technical control throughout, but also... — More…
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Offer, Fritz Kreisler: The Charming Maverick
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Fritz Kreisler (violin), Thomas Petre (violins), William Primrose (viola), Laurie Kennedy (cello), with Franz Rupp (piano), with Michael Raucheisen (piano), with Arpád Sándor (piano)
Berlin State Opera Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Albert Hall Orchestra, Sir Landon Ronald,...
Listening to these recordings today you can hear his remarkable sound – characterised by an almost constant, but varied vibrato. He tended to avoid using his fourth finger in order to maintain... — More…
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Vilde Frang - Homage
Vilde Frang (violin), José Gallardo (piano)
Frang is on supremely agile and graceful form, but it’s rather a musical pick-and-mix. — More…
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Martha Argerich & Gidon Kremer - Live in Berlin
Martha Argerich (piano) & Gidon Kremer (violin)
…what the Bartók in particular offers over and above their fine previous version is a sense of music-making caught on the wing. …the playing here is spectacularly vivid and assured. …above... — More…
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