Hyperion
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…a heady mix of gloriously rich polyphony and manic, earthy villancicos (popular songs consisting of stanzas framed by a refrain, in Latin America often allied to richly syncopated dances).... —
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BBC Music Magazine, September 2005, Disc of the month
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the Quartet retains much of its 'pre-authentic' manner, with forceful rhythms, full-blooded phrasing, vibrato and a wide dynamic range...Just occasionally the Takacs seem more at home in Haydn's... —
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Presto Recording of the Week, 7th November 2011
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Becker commands the strcuture of each work, and if he finds less with than Gould in the lighter Second Sonata, he is still very impressive in the virtuosity of the Third...this profoundly rewarding... —
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Time and again Shelley makes it clear that Mendelssohn has a special place in his affections, and although it is invidious to locate the finer moments in his unfailing expertise, certain performances... —
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In contrast to the gladiatorial contest between famous soloists often encountered on other recordings, the performers in this long-established group place the greatest emphasis on achieving... —
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The hallmarks of Hewitt’s artistry are in evidence: fingerwork of nimble grace and steely strength; clarity of line; understated pedalling. These are considered readings that bring out the detail... —
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The Romantic Piano Concerto 71 - Czerny
Howard Shelley (piano/conductor)
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
in the later Piano Concerto in A Minor Czerny’s limpid writing emulates Chopin in its attractive, early romanticism — an unexpected delight… —
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[Shelley's] playing is exemplary, with a gloriously fluent technique and a most perceptive interpretational approach...The Six Sonatinas here prove particularly nostalgic, core repertoire from... —
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Gramophone Magazine, July 2010, Editor's Choice
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The Romantic Violin Concerto 9 - Ferdinand David
Hagai Shaham (violin)
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Martyn Brabbins
Hagai Shaham possess a relatively small-scale, sweet sound that is absolutely ideal for this repertoire. He retains his 'cantabile' composure at all times, even when the notes start flying...Shaham... —
