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Admirers of Byron Janis do not need to be told of his febrile virtuosity and inborn affinity for Russian music. But they do need to
In Brahms’ Op. 10 Ballades Nicholas Angelich leaves a mixed impression similar to his earlier live recording issued as part of a VAI compilation, although
Brahms and Schoenberg make apt disc-mates. The latter greatly admired the former, finding in him the model for his concept of “developing variation”, and both
Géza Anda (1921-1976) has received considerable posthumous attention on disc. The bulk of his 1950s EMI catalog is available on Testament, while DG reissued his
The live and seemingly unedited performances on this disc took place during the 12th Van Cliburn International Competition. Two selections showcase Gold Medal Winner Alexander
Tonal beauty, sensitive musicianship, and refined ensemble synchronicity define these world-class Brahms violin sonata performances. There are so many wonderful details to savor, from the
These performances have been kicking around for a while on various labels, most recently Brilliant Classics, but this coupling is very logical, and if you
Szymon Goldberg’s life (1909-1993) included incidents that give “exciting” a bad name. A child prodigy, he became leader of Furtwängler’s Berlin Philharmonic at 21 and
Now here’s a recital program you can sink your teeth into. Josef Suk and Rudolf Firkusny offer choice items on this well-filled disc, taken from
The cover of this disc shows Marin Alsop gazing congenially out at her audience, and the point is clear: this is “her” Brahms. Fair enough.
