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Alain is a completely involved communicator.
More than anyone else she delves into the very soul of these works. Thus we have an intensely prayerful Prière, a majestically statuesque Grandepièce... — More…Awards:
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Enescu: Romanian Rhapsodies, Poème roumain & Orchestral Suites
Franco Maggio-Ormezowski (cello)
Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte Carlo, Lawrence Foster
This lively companion-set to the multi-layered symphonies (reviewed in July) balances the Romaniana for which Enescu was famous with a very individual neo-classicism. Drily-recorded but dedicated... — More…
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Elgar: Falstaff - Symphonic Study in C minor, Op. 68, etc.
RecommendedBBC Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Davis
As digital Falstaffs go, Sir Andrew Davis's 1995 account with the BBC SO remains arguably the front-runner. If both Elgar himself and Barbirolli impart the greater vulnerability and compassion... — More…
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Building a Library, March 2005, Also Recommended
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Gramophone Magazine, August 2005, Re-issue of the Month
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This is a mightily impressive account of The Planets.
The high is undoubtedly 'Saturn', whose remorseless tread has rarely seemed more implacable.
Aided by orchestral playing that's both memorably... — More…Awards:
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Building a Library, August 2005, Budget Choice
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International Classical Music Awards, 2019, Nominee - Symphonic Music
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Berg, Janacek & Hartmann: Violin Concertos
RecommendedThomas Zehetmair (violin)
Philharmonia Orchestra, Heinz Holliger
A recording that not only stands out from the pack by virtue of its subtle attention to to detail but never ceases to be true to the authentically conflicted spirit of the music...a fresh and... — More…
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Gramophone Magazine, Collection
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Building a Library, January 2006, Budget Choice
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Building a Library, February 2007, First Choice
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Poulenc: Concerto in D minor for Two Pianos & Orchestra, etc.
François-René Duchable (piano) & Jean-Philippe Collard (piano)
Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, James Conlon
Musical delight and enchantment don't come much stronger than this; Poulenc at his most ebullient, but also warm and eloquent in the two-piano Concerto, the solo Piano Concerto, and the Aubade. — More…
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Daniel Barenboim plays & conducts Schoenberg
RecommendedDaniel Barenboim (conductor & piano), Rubén González, Joseph Golan (violins), Charles Pikler, Li-Kuo Chang (violas) & John Sharp, Stephen Balderston (cellos)
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
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Building a Library, January 2010, First Choice
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