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Stravinsky: Works for Two pianos
on Bösendorfers (2-3, 8-15) Bernard Job, John-Patrick Millow, on Steinways (1, 4-7, 19) Vitya Vronsky & Viktor Babin (16-18) Alfons & Aloys Kontarsky, Vitya Vronsky & Viktor Babin
Stravinsky’s shrill, rhythmic energies are cast in new colours, with piano as glittering percussion instrument...This is a fascinating disc, full of riches. The sound is clear and vivid. — More…
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Shostakovich: The Pioneer (1921-1932)
Symphony Nos. 1-3 and other early works
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, Prague Radio Symphony, Academic Symphony Orchestra of the Moscow Philahrmonic, Suk Quartet, Dolezal Quartet, London Symphony Orchestra, Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra, Leningrad Chamber Orchestra, Jiri Kout, Igor Blazhkov,...
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Mozart & Weber: Clarinet Quintets
Pascal Moraguès (clarinet), Frank Braley (piano) & Vladimir Mendelssohn (viola)
Prazák Quartet
compelling … virtually self-recommending. — More…
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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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the slow movements [are] all played with yieldingly intense awareness of their delectably individual moments; and these musicians invite listeners to be drawn into the many facets of Haydn's... — More…
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Warm and attentive readings of Mendelssohn's early chamber works. — More…
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Debussy: Chamber Music
Jana Brozkova, Václav Kunt, Jirina Maresova-Dvoráková, Milan Polák, Frantisek Soucek, Lukás Verner & Václav Roubal
Prazák Quartet & Kinsky Trio Prague
A glorious recital ideally combining textural glow, transparency and refinement, ranging from the enchanting early Piano Trio to the haunting musings of the Violin Sonata. — More…
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L'Arte della Variazione
Paganini & Beyond - Critics' choice
Arthur Rubinstein (piano)
RIAS-Sinfonieorchester, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Ferenc Fricsay, Fritz Reiner
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