COLLINS; EDWARD JOSEPH

Collins: Ballet Suite/Alsop

David Hurwitz

Boy is this sexy! The ballet suite The Masque of the Red Death gives Strauss’ Salome a very good run for its money in the

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Edward Collins: Hibernia, etc./Alsop

David Hurwitz

Joseph Collins’ Hibernia (Irish Rhapsody) is a big, beautiful chuck on late Romantic music somewhat in the tradition of Delius’ Paris. The large orchestra makes

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Collins: Symphony; Piano concerto

David Hurwitz

Edward Collins (1886-1951) evidently was a composer of no mean distinction. His music is excellently crafted and highly individual. This is the third release in

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CD From Hell: Erratic Nielsen from Davis and the LSO

David Hurwitz June 22, 2025

NY Philharmonic Nielsen Cycle Concludes on a High Note

David Hurwitz June 22, 2025

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Major Discoveries: Gounod’s Music For Pedal Piano–Great Stuff!

David Hurwitz June 22, 2025

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