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Reference Recording: Saint-Saëns & Vieuxtemps chez Grumiaux

David Hurwitz

This is one of Arthur Grumiaux’s finest concerto recordings. The […]

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Mendelssohn: Midsummer, Overtures/Burgos

David Hurwitz

After recently reviewing Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos’ latest work on BIS (Liszt tone poems), it came as a pleasant surprise to receive this excellent reminder

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Big Boxes: The Vienna Octet’s Complete Decca Recordings

Jed Distler

Founded by brothers violinist Willi Boskovsky and clarinetist Alfred Boskovsky

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Big Boxes: Bella Davidovich’s Uneven Philips Legacy

Jed Distler

The 21-year-old Bella Davidovich made headlines when she won the

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Big Boxes: Joseph Szigeti’s Mercury Legacy

Jed Distler

In my review of Joseph Szigeti’s Complete Columbia Album Collection

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Big Boxes: Dorati In Minneapolis–The Stereo Recordings

Jed Distler

Antal Dorati’s association with Mercury Living Presence helped to establish

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Big Boxes: Andrei Gavrilov’s DG Recordings

Jed Distler

The 18-year-old Andrei Gavrilov burst upon the international scene when

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Big Boxes: Jörg Demus’ Westminster Bach Recordings

Jed Distler

Jörg Demus recorded a number of J.S. Bach’s keyboard works

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Paul Paray’s 10 Best Recordings (video review)

David Hurwitz

Born in 1886, Paul Paray’s discography, mostly for Mercury Living

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Big Boxes: Gina Bachauer’s Mercury Recordings

Jed Distler

Pianist Gina Bachauer’s association with the Mercury label between 1962

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Berio’s Sinfonia Becomes Basic Rep on Ondine

David Hurwitz October 19, 2025

Berio: Sequenzas

Jed Distler October 19, 2025

Berio: Voci

ClassicsToday October 19, 2025

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