DENISOV; EDISON

Berio & Denisov: Violin duos

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This is a powerful release–music for two violins performed by the mighty force that is Alexandr Bulov and Ilya Gringolts. Their performance of Duetti per

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Mya-Schnit-Den

Victor Carr Jr

Nikolai Myaskovsky’s Sinfonietta, composed in 1929, is not only the longest work (at 24 minutes) on this disc, but also is the least compelling. The

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Edison Denisov Film Music/Le Chant Du Monde C

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Russian composer Edison Denisov (1929-96) was just old enough when he began his career to be immediately censored by the Stalinist-run Culture Ministry–like every other

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Big Boxes: Prime Vintage Ormandy on RCA Victor

Jed Distler May 11, 2025

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Filling In The Gaps: Wagner’s Patriotic Potboilers

David Hurwitz May 11, 2025

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Karg-Elert’s Pleasantly Arcane Piano/Harmonium Wagner Arrangements

Jed Distler May 11, 2025

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Finally, It’s SIR John
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He’d received many honors before, but it wasn’t until last week that John Rutter, best known for his choral compositions and arrangements, especially works related