CD REVIEWS
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RAVEL PIANO CONCERTOS
Alexandre Tharaud’s latest recording of Ravel’s Piano Concertos marks a delightful return to the composer’s works, completing a journey that began 20 years ago. In this album…
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WELL-TEMPERED CLAVIER BOOK II
Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Well-Tempered Clavier” stands as a timeless cornerstone of the keyboard repertoire, celebrated by musicians, students, and audiences…
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WEINBERG’S STRING QUARTETS: VOLUME 3
WEINBERG’S STRING QUARTETS: VOLUME 3 A Profound Exploration Through Barbara Clark, March 2024 Weinberg’s string quartets are a treasure trove of emotion, history, and artistic expression, and in the third volume of their ongoing Weinberg cycle, the Arcadia Quartet continues to unlock the composer’s world with captivating performances of his Fourth and 16th quartets. Their…
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SCHUBERT LIEDER
In Benjamin Appl’s latest venture, “SCHUBERT Lieder with Orchestra,” the age-old question is posed — do we really need orchestral versions of Schubert’s cherished…
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PAINTED LIGHT
The latest offering, Painted Light, by the Solem Quartet, leads the listener through a diverse collection of contemporary works. The album’s title suggests a thematic…
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KORNGOLD STRING QUARTETS NOS. 1-3 – TIPPET QUARTET
Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s legacy as a composer often rests on his operas and film scores, yet his contributions to chamber music are equally noteworthy. The Tippett Quartet’s latest release…