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The two piano concertos receive splendid performances, and they are marvelous works–certainly two of the finest 20th-century compositions for piano and orchestra. No. 2 combines
The playing is very good, tempos are sensible, and the sonics are outstanding in all formats (5-channel surround at a maximum). So what’s the problem?
Vladimir Ashkenazy certainly knows his Sibelius, and delivers elegant, idiomatic performances. The Fourth Symphony comes off particularly well, aided by playing of great sensitivity from
Vladimir Ashkenazy’s Decca recording of the First Symphony is one of the best available, and this one shares that earlier version’s exciting climaxes at generally
Around 1903 Scriabin first conceived the idea of Mysterium, a seven day and seven night spritual/artistic experience incorporating music, poetry, visual effects, dancing, and chanting.
These two symphonies actually go well together. Their mixture of seriousness and humor is different, but both works are conspicuous by the presence of the
Take a major label’s best-looking pianist, research his back catalog, identify all of the repertoire linked with film soundtracks, then slap on a cover photo
Interestingly enough, the two best recordings of Manfred, Muti’s and this one, both feature the Philharmonia Orchestra. Muti’s has been pretty regularly available, while this
This reissue of two fine, very well engineered Shostakovich symphony performances vividly illustrates what went wrong with the classical recording industry, particularly at the major
What do we look for in a great Alpine Symphony? Certainly there’s little depth or insight that a conductor can bring to the music, nor
