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Hrůša takes a decidedly serious view of the Bartók, giving a finely judged account of its slow introduction, and in the ‘Elegy’ third movement eliciting some superbly atmospheric playing from... — More…
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The major discovery here is Hans Sitt's Op. 39 Albumblatter, six Schumannesque miniatures that Zimmermann nurtures and caresses with a bewitching range of tonal colours, further enhanced by Thomas... — More…
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Liza & Dmitry Ferschtman: Duos for Violin & Cello
Liza Ferschtman (violin) & Dmitry Ferschtman (cello)
Pungent performances of three fine duos by seasoned veterans: the Kodaly is a little formal, but the Ravel is visceral. The Schulhoff is at once haunting and raw. — More…
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There is much stunning choral singing on this disc, beautifully blended tonally, precisely calibrated dynamically, and shaped with the measured skilfulness of a bespoke tailor. — More…
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Lawrence Foster conducts Bartók, Kodály & Ligeti
Mihaela Costea (violin), Esther Georgie (clarinet), Cyril Dupuy (cimbalom), Jonathan Luxton & Kenneth Best (natural horns)
Gulbenkian Orchestra, Lawrence Foster
As a leading interpreter of the music of Enescu, it's hardly surprising that Lawrence Foster should feel such a strong empathy with the Ligeti, and he delivers a committed performance with the... — More…