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New, Offer, A Simple Song
Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo-soprano), Sharon Bezaly (flute), Fabian Fredriksson (electric guitar), Margareta Nilsson (harp), Bengt Forsberg (organ), Nils-Erik Sparf (violin), Marie McLeod (cello), Ellen Nisbeth (viola)
‘A Simple Song’ turns out to be a thoughtful, even challenging recital, given extra colour by the fact that Forsberg [von Otter’s] longtime song partner, here swaps his piano for the organ of... — More…
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The Secret Mass
Choral Works by Frank Martin and Bohuslav Martinu
Danish National Vocal Ensemble, Marcus Creed
In both works, the Danish National Vocal Ensemble, directed by Marcus Creed, produces an excellently-integrated sound, although they might have been bolder in defining climatic phrases in the... — More…
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Bezaly & Brautigam: Masterworks for Flute and Piano
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Sharon Bezaly (flute) & Ronald Brautigam (piano)
Sharon Bezaly is rarely less than impressive. Her well-constructed programmes are performed with a mixture of virtuosity and rich tone, making her name almost a guarantee of quality. Partnered... — More…
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Katherine Bryan plays Flute Concertos by Christopher Rouse and Jacques Ibert
Katherine Bryan (flute)
Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Jac van Steen
Bryan certainly has complete mastery of the [Rouse's] technical and expressive demands, as she does in Ibert's Concerto of 1933...Her playing of Debussy's Syrinx, the ne plus ultra of the solo... — More…
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Where has this fabulous choir been all my life? No choral strength you can name eludes them… Chandos’ usual lucid and unaffected notes, full texts and resplendent SACD-hybrid sound conspire with... — 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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A varied programme of stylish… flute playing… essentially intimate music — More…
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Martin, F: Die Weise von Liebe und Tod des Cornets Christoph Rilke for contalto and orchestra
Christianne Stotijn (contralto)
Orchester Musikkollegium Winterthur, Jac van Steen
…one of the most powerful and profound song cycles of the last century and unquestionably one of its best-kept secrets. …the young Dutch singer Christianne Stotijn rises to its demands… Die... — More…
Jörgen van Rijen - I was like WOW!
Jörgen van Rijen (trombone), Paolo Giacometti (piano), Marcel Beekman (tenor), Frits Damrow (trumpet) & Paolo Giacometti (piano)
Combattimento Consort
…it is van Rijen's sense of line that is the most impressive feature of his playing, reliant on musicianship rather than physical dexterity. …his virtuoso technique need fear no comparison with... — More…