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HIstorical Gems: Copland Conducts Copland On Everest

David Hurwitz

This particular release is the re-reissue of these performances; the […]

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Reference Recording: Gould and Copland Conduct Themselves

David Hurwitz

In general, Copland was not an especially compelling conductor, even

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Major Discoveries: Rare Copland Film Music

Victor Carr Jr

Four Aaron Copland premieres grace this disc of newly rediscovered

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Reference Recording: Alkan & Chopin Cello Sonatas

David Hurwitz

Until now the recording of choice for the Alkan sonata

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Filling In The Gaps: Weber 4-Hand Piano Works, Finally

David Hurwitz

Remarkable as it may seem, this is the only available

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Under The Radar: Ormandy’s Stunning Delius and Vaughan Williams

David Hurwitz

Let’s cut right to the chase: Ormandy’s Tallis Fantasia is

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Eötvös Tackles Berio’s Epic Sinfonia (gently)

David Hurwitz

One of the iconic works of the 1960s, with its

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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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Filling in the Gaps: Saint-Saëns’ Music for Cello and Orchestra

David Hurwitz

Naxos already has a nearly identical disc featuring soloist Maria

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Under the Radar: Mata Rocks in Saint-Saëns and Jongen

David Hurwitz

Eduardo Mata really had a flair for French music, and

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Litton Delivers Highly Polished Copland

David Hurwitz November 23, 2025

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HIstorical Gems: Copland Conducts Copland On Everest

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