CD REVIEWS
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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…
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WINTERREISE – JOYCE DIDONATO
In this CD, mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato and conductor-pianist Yannick Nézet-Séguin offer us Schubert’s Winterreise (Winter Journey), considered for many as the most…
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LISZT FREUDVOLL UND LEIDVOLL – JONAS KAUFMANN & HELMUT DEUTSCH
Liszt’s ‘Freudvoll und Leidvoll’, performed by the magnetic Heldentenor Jonas Kaufmann, promises to be an exciting exploration of the legendary composer’s charismatic songs. However, despite…