
More than a mere transcription of Brahms’ Piano Quintet, the […]
This is a high-powered group of players, and these are high-powered, gutsy live performances. There are no regularly constituted string sextets for the simple reason
Deutsche Grammophon doesn’t miss a beat. No sooner does its boxed set devoted to Martha Argerich’s complete DG recordings appear than the yellow label brings
Like its predecessors, the 10th three-disc anthology culled from the Lugano Festival’s annual Progetto Martha Argerich features the celebrated pianist alongside established and emerging musician
Dutilleux is of course best known for his small but
Tonal beauty, sensitive musicianship, and refined ensemble synchronicity define these world-class Brahms violin sonata performances. There are so many wonderful details to savor, from the
This disc contains much delightful chamber music playing. Carnival of the Animals receives a bold, exciting reading in which the players really romp through this
The Trout Quintet has not lacked for fine recordings, and here is another, effortlessly gracious and musical. The ensemble builds through the introduction to the
Martha Argerich purports to avoid the soloist’s limelight in order to focus on the collaborative give and take of concerto playing and chamber music partnerships.
Recorded as part of EMI’s Martha Argerich Project at the 2002 Lugano Festival, these impulsive performances may not enjoy Argerich’s participation, but she surely would