CD REVIEWS
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SCHUBERT PIANO SONATA D.959 – ARCADI VOLODOS
The Russian pianist Arcadi Volodos returns to record music by Schubert (1797-1828) after the great success he achieved 17 years ago. The new album includes the powerful “Piano Sonata…
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MUST THE DEVIL HAVE ALL THE GOOD TUNES?
In John Adams’ intriguing composition, “Must the Devil Have All the Good Tunes?,” the devil emerges as an unlikely yet captivating muse, inspiring…
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EL NOUR – FATMA SAID
Fatma Said’s debut recital album, “El Nour,” is a captivating exploration of cultural intersections and vocal prowess. The CD showcases an array of musical talents and styles, blending the enchanting voice of the Egyptian soprano with masterful accompaniments from…
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DEBUSSY · RAMEAU – VÍKINGUR ÓLAFSSON
Víkingur Ólafsson’s album, featuring the works of two giants of French keyboard music, Rameau and Debussy, is a true masterpiece that continues to showcase his exceptional pianism and impeccable taste in programming. Following the…
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PLAISIR D’AMOUR – ANGELA GHEORGHIU
Plaisir d’amour is the new cd from Soprano Angela Gheorghiu and accompanying pianist Alexandra Dariescu. Gheorghiu has been praised for possessing the…
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ENCOUNTER – IGOR LEVIT
Igor Levit’s “Encounter” is a contemplative and intricate album that brings together a diverse array of composers, spanning from Bach and Brahms to Busoni, Reger, and Feldman. The piano virtuoso’s…