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This collection of 20th century brass compositions explores the very edges of the genre while showing off the considerable prowess (and the amazingly enduring chops)
While Andrew Manze’s (scintillating) 1997 recording of Tartini’s famous “Devil’s Trill” sonata (Harmonia Mundi) makes a fascinating study of the work’s possibilities as an unaccompanied
Undoubtedly the debate regarding specific numbers of performing forces for Bach’s cantatas, oratorios, and passions will go on–but the primary argument in favor of one-voice-to-a-part
In 2002 I capped a highly favorable Schumann CD review with the following: “Needless to say, keep your eye on George-Emmanuel Lazaridis.” I’m proud to
Vaughan Williams’ song cycle On Wenlock Edge not only has enjoyed many fine performances, but its place in the composer’s development and its uncommon scoring–for
The first thing you notice is the vibrant sound, the ensemble’s immediacy and depth, giving a realistic spatial and sonic picture of the array of
Within seconds after Jeux d’eau begins this Ravel recital, we’re on sonic red alert. Is the Teatro São Luis’ overly resonant, muddy acoustic to blame,
We don’t review a lot of trumpet/piano recordings here at Classicstoday.com. It’s not just an issue of relative appeal to listeners and collectors; it has
The music on this charming CD comes from the time of Louis XIV (1643-1715), often referred to as the Sun King. It is music of
After enjoying the ensemble Stylus Phantasticus’ gorgeous performances of three of these sonatas (type Q8674 in review search) I looked forward to hearing the remaining
