Weilerstein; Alisa

Alisa Weilerstein’s Solo Bach

Jed Distler

Since Alisa Weilerstein is a most gifted and accomplished cellist, the technical sheen and control throughout her recordings of Bach’s unaccompanied suites do not surprise.

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Weilerstein Aces Shostakovich Cello Concertos

David Hurwitz

Well now, this is more like it! Alisa Weilerstein is a remarkable artist, but her previous concerto recordings have been crippled either by unappealing couplings

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Sultry, Sexy Alisa Weilerstein; Oh, And She Plays the Cello

David Hurwitz

Alisa Weilerstein is an exceptionally talented cellist whose promotion by

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Big Boxes: Belohlávek’s Dull Dvorák, Again

David Hurwitz

Jirí Belohlávek must be a nice guy, because he invariably

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ALISA WEILERSTEIN CELLO RECITAL

Jed Distler

What an impressive, beautifully recorded showcase from this 18-year-old cellist! From the cruel pyrotechnics of Paganini’s Rossini Variations to the dark lyricism of Falla’s Popular

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Janina Fialkowska’s Superb Grieg Lyric Pieces

Jed Distler June 29, 2025

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Reference Recording: Engeset’s Complete Grieg, and Then Some

David Hurwitz June 29, 2025

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Grieg’s Gorgeous Music for Strings on SACD

David Hurwitz June 29, 2025

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October 6, 2024
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Finally, It’s SIR John
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He’d received many honors before, but it wasn’t until last week that John Rutter, best known for his choral compositions and arrangements, especially works related