CD REVIEWS
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RACHMANINOV PIANO CONCERTOS NOS. 1 & 4 / RHAPSODY ON A THEME OF PAGANINI – BORIS GILTBURG
Boris Giltburg, a prodigious virtuoso with roots tracing back to the Russian school, has, in his latest release, delved into the rich tapestry of Rachmaninov’s masterpieces. While Giltburg has often…
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VISAGES BAROQUES – RAPHAËL FEUILLÂTRE
Raphaël Feuillâtre’s debut album “Visages Baroques” is a mesmerizing exploration of Baroque music’s diverse landscapes, brilliantly captured through the strings of his guitar. The album’s unique focus on works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Jacques Duphly, Antoine…
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SIBELIUS 3 & 4 – YANNICK NÉZET-SÉGUIN / ORCHESTRE MÉTROPOLITAIN DE MONTRÉAL
In the world of classical music, few composers command the respect and intrigue that Jean Sibelius does. His Symphonies Nos 3 & 4, performed here by the Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréal under the baton of Yannick Nézet-Séguin, offer listeners a…
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CHOPIN – RAFAL BLECHACZ
In a spellbinding new release, Rafał Blechacz, the esteemed pianist, embarks on a transformative journey through Chopin’s timeless works. The album’s minimalist…
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ELYSIUM – CAROLYN SAMPSON & JOSEPH MIDDLETON
Carolyn Sampson and Joseph Middleton once again grace us with their celestial artistry in the ethereal realm of “Elysium: A Schubert Recital.” This otherworldly vocal disc…
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ARIA – LUKA FAULISI
Luka Faulisi’s debut album, “Aria,” is nothing short of extraordinary. At just 20 years old, this French-Serbian-Italian violinist has already earned high praise from the celebrated Israeli-American virtuoso, Pinchas Zukerman, who described Faulisi as having…