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Jed Distler

Giovanni Sgambati (1841-1914) enjoyed a multi-faceted career. A pupil of Liszt, Sgambati stood out among 19th-century Italian pianists for his advocacy of the German school

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Major Discoveries: Sgambati’s First Symphony–Music to Die For

David Hurwitz

Giovanni Sgambati (1841-1914) was a disciple and friend of Liszt,

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Mercadante’s Enjoyable Orchestral Works, Finally

David Hurwitz

Let’s hope this disc represents the start of a series.

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Major Discoveries: Casella’s Gloriously Derivative Suite, Op. 13

David Hurwitz

You simply have to hear this. Alfredo Casella’s Suite, Op.

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Casella’s Third Symphony’s Third Recording!

David Hurwitz

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Major Discoveries: Luigi Mancinelli’s Venetian Scenes

David Hurwitz

Luigi Mancinelli was a noted conductor, composer, and cellist. Over

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Major Discoveries: Petrassi’s Neoclassical Works

David Hurwitz

First the bad news: the sound quality on this release

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Under the Radar: Ferrara’s Orchestral Works

David Hurwitz

Franco Ferrara (1911-85) probably was the most renowned conducting teacher

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Major Discoveries: Orchestral Works by Ghedini on Naxos

David Hurwitz

Giorgio Ghedini (1892-1965) composed in a style unlike any other.

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Stunning Conclusion to Naxos’ Casella Series

David Hurwitz

The composer that Casella most resembles in his chameleon-like musical

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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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