Praga
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Šejna injects much freshness into this very attractive coupling. The Czech Philharmonic’s distinctive timbres are evident even through the recording’s compressed dynamic levels. — More…
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William Primrose: A 20th Century violist
William Primrose (viola), with Jascha Heifetz (violin)
RCA Victor Orchestra, Charles Munch, Tibor Serly, William Walton
Primrose produces great depth of tone and combines will with Serly in a fearsome finale. The sample from his final Harold is beautifully played by him and the BSO soloists. — More…
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Goldmark & Brahms: Violin Concertos
Nathan Milstein (violin)
Philharmonia Orchestra, Harry Blech & Anatole Fistoulari
Intense performances, although the Brahms catches fire only when Milstein appears. He makes the Goldmark seem a more substantial work than it is. — More…
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Emil Gilels plays Tchaikovsky
Emil Gilels (piano)
Czech Philharmonic, USSR State Symphony, Karl Ancerl, Kirill Kondrashin
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Brahms: Piano Concerto No.1, Variations on a theme by Handel
Claudio Arrau (piano)
Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Rafael Kubelik
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This is crowned with a Kodály Solo Sonata by Zara Nelsova that burns into the soul. The Reger has charm and the Rachmaninov presents a beautifully balanced partnership with Artur Balsam. — More…
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Warm and attentive readings of Mendelssohn's early chamber works. — More…
