CD REVIEWS
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LISZT – ALEXANDER ULLMAN
In this outstanding album featuring Liszt’s Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2, as well as the Piano Sonata, Alexander Ullman, accompanied by Andrew Litton and the BBC Symphony Orchestra, delivers a performance that stands out for its remarkable musicality and…
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SOPRANISTA – SAMUEL MARIÑO
Samuel Mariño’s Sopranista, accompanied by La Cetra Barockorchester under the direction of Andrea Marcon, presented a unique and intriguing exploration of the higher vocal range in classical music. Like a rare gem, Mariño’s soprano voice shines with…
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RUDOLF BUCHBINDER – THE DIABELLI PROJECT
Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations starting point is widely known. In 1819, the Viennese publisher Anton Diabelli sent more than 50 Austrian composers a waltz of his own making, asking each…
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GOLDBERG VARIATIONS – KLÁRA WÜRTZ
Klára Würtz’s rendition of Bach’s Goldberg Variations is a hidden gem in the world of classical piano recordings. With a reputation for delivering outstanding performances on seemingly unassuming labels, Würtz continues to impress with her latest release, showcasing…
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EDVARD GRIEG – LISE DAVIDSEN & LEIF OVE ANDSNES
Lise Davidsen’s album “Grieg” is a remarkable and essential release that should be celebrated as a rare gem in the classical music world. The collection brings a unique freshness to the music of Norway’s most celebrated composer…
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UNRELEASED – CECILIA BARTOLI
Cecilia Bartoli’s “Unreleased” is a compilation of mostly concert or insertion arias, recorded in 2013 but not previously released. While the selection features some well-known pieces, it also introduces listeners to the works of Josef Mysliveček, a lesser-known composer who…