CD REVIEWS
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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…
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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…
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MYTHES – JAMES EHNES & ANDREW ARMSTRONG
“Mythes,” a violin and piano album featuring James Ehnes and Andrew Armstrong, is a compilation of recordings from 2015 and 2016. Despite its slightly unusual release format, the…