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Lazar Berman and Peter Maag aim for maximum vulgarity in Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1–not necessarily a bad thing in this blatantly self-aggrandizing work. In
Arts Music has repackaged its world-premiere edition of Donizetti’s complete solo piano music as a boxed set. Until this cycle first appeared in the late
Veteran pianophiles know Giovanni Sgambati (1841-1914) chiefly for his once-popular transcription of the Melodie from Gluck’s Orphée ed Euridice. However, Pietro Spada’s series devoted to
This edition of Richard Strauss’ chamber, brass, and wind oeuvre is completer than complete. Not only does it encompass all his original works in these
This 1986 recital disc showcases Brigitte Fassbaender’s art in an intimate setting. A bit too intimate, perhaps, as the recording places her oppressively close in
Judging from clarinetist Dieter Klocker’s technique, it comes as no surprise that he’s highly regarded as a teacher. He cultivates a smooth and focused sonority,
Besides the Act 1 finale and “Teneste le promessa…Addio del passato” from Traviata, which is taken from a 1973 film led by Lamberto Gardelli (with
Trio Italiana delivers a reliable performance of Schubert’s Op. 100, employing sensible tempos and a stylish manner of phrasing. Arguably, not much more is needed
Lovers of obscure Italian Baroque music (and who isn’t?) will delight in this generous and expertly performed program of Venetian rarities. Highlights include Tomaso Albinoni’s
The collection of 20th century harp pieces gathered here is impressive for its stylistic variety, musical invention, and compositional substance. All of the featured works
