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Ella ADAÏEWSKY (1846–1926) 24 Preludes, for voice and piano - Books I & II
Claudia Grimaz (soprano) Andrea Rucli (piano) Lucio Degani (violin) rec. 2009
Adaïewsky is no mere imitator or dilettante, but rather an imaginative composer with a fantastic ear for wistful melody, yearning harmony and lilting rhythm.
RECORDING OF THE MONTH
Kalevi AHO (b. 1949) In Memoriam Pehr Henrik Nordgren see NORDGRENJohann Georg ALBRECHTSBERGER (1736-1809) Harp Concerto in C see Harp Concertos
Robert ALDRIDGE (b.1954) Elmer Gantry
There is much to enjoy here even if I suspect that this is not a work I will wish to return to often.
William ALWYN (1905-1985) Symphonies 2, 3 & 5
A s hifting, shimmering palette of orchestral timbres.
William ALWYN (1905-1985) Concerti Grossi 2 & 3, The Moor of Venice, Serenade, Seven Irish Tunes
This is a magnificent achievement that I could never have imagined in my wildest dreams some 40 years ago.
Elias PARISH ALVARS (1808-1849) Harp Concerto in G minor see Harp Concertos
RECORDING OF THE MONTH Johann Sebastian BACH (1685-1750) Goldberg Variations (arr. Sitkovetsky)
Captivating, mesmerising, and life-enhancing.
Johann Sebastian BACH (1685-1750) Oboe Concertos
Winner by a short nose.
Johann Sebastian BACH (1685-1750) Die Kunst der Fuge, Musikalisches Opfer, Canonic variations
Scholarly performances but those who are not lovers of the harpsichord will find this quite austere.
Johann Sebastian BACH (1685-1750) The Art of Fugue, French Suites
Highly recommended.
Johann Sebastian BACH (1685-1750) Cello sonatas 1-3 Antonio VIVALDI (1678-1741) Six cello sonatas
Sympathetic, legato-conscious performances.
Johann Sebastian BACH (1685-1750), arr. Sigfrid KARG-ELERT (1877-1933) Organ arrangements
A generously packed tribute from one great organ composer to another, performed with distinction.
Johann Sebastian BACH (1685-1750) Orchestral Suite 2 see Harty
Christopher BALL (b.1936) Cello Concerto 1, For Stjepan, Song Without Words
Music designed to please then - mission accomplished. It deserves wide-ranging success.
Christopher BALL (b.1936) Horn Concerto, Oboe Concerto, Celtic Moods, Invocations of Pan, A Summer Day
An attractive gift for music that charms and dreams.
Béla BARTÓK (1881-1945) Piano Music - Vol. 6 Four Piano Pieces, Two Elegies, First Term at the Piano
Another welcome addition to the complete piano series. Jandó is, as always, a highly intelligent and convincing interpreter.
Béla BARTÓK (1881-1945) Violin Concerti 1 & 2 Viola Concerto
A disc of superb value in playing time terms as well as anything else.
Bela BARTÓK (1881-1945) Violin sonata 2 see ENESCU
Hector BERLIOZ (1803-1869) Les Troyens
[144:55 + 122:10]
An innovative reading that complements a strong musical conception.
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN (1770-1827) Piano Sonata Benjamin BRITTEN (1913-1976) Three Character Pieces Alan RAWSTHORNE (1905-1971) 4 Bagatelles Johannes BRAHMS (1833-1897) Handel Variations
A winning recital with very wide appeal.
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN (1770-1827) Symphonies 1, 2 & 7 Johannes BRAHMS (1833-1897) Symphony 4
An outstanding Beethoven Seventh, but the rest of the programme is very mixed.
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN (1770-1827) Symphonies 7 & 8
[65:57] [DC]
Not quite top, but holds plenty of interest.
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN (1770-1827) Violin Concerto, Piano Trio 5
An archival novelty.
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN (1770-1827) An die ferne Geliebte Franz SCHUBERT (1797-1828) Schwanengesang
A most enjoyable and rewarding disc.
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN (1770-1827) Piano Concerto 4 see Salzburg Opening Concert 2010
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN (1770-1827) String Quartet see Virtuoso Qt
Hector BERLIOZ (1803-1869) Le Carnaval romain Overture see Harty
Heinrich Ignaz Franz BIBER (1644-1704) The Rosary Sonatas for violin and continuo
Leah Gale Nelson brings fire and fervour to this very fine, historically-informed recording of the Biber Rosary sonatas.
Georges BIZET (1838-1875) Les Pecheurs de Perles Leila – Pierrette Alarie, Nadir – Leopold Simoneau Zurga, – Rene Bianco, Nourbad– Xavier Depraz Orch des Concerts Lamoureux/Jean Fournet
Focused singing, clean with a tight and bright youthful sounding vibration.
Howard BLAKE (b. 1938) Spieltrieb, A Month in the Country, Leda and the Swan, String Trio, Walking in the Air
Blake’s accessible music never fails to impress with its invention and generous melody.
York BOWEN (1884-1961) Violin Sonata, Cello Sonata, Suite for Violin and Piano, Viola Sonatas 1 & 2, Phantasy for Viola and Piano
An out and out romantic. The English Korngold with insurgent elements from Tchaikovsky and Delius.
Pierre BOULEZ (b. 1925) Notations see Salzburg Opening Concert 2010
RECORDING OF THE MONTH York BOWEN (1884-1961) Rhapsody Alan BUSH (1900-1995) Concert Suite Havergal BRIAN (1876-1972) Cello Concerto
A fine anthology of rare English cello treasures.
Johannes BRAHMS (1833-1897) Symphony 1 Piotr Ilyich TCHAIKOVSKY (1840-1893) Symphony 4
Gentle and musical if underpowered Brahms. The Tchaikovsky seems to miss the point entirely.
Johannes BRAHMS (1833-1897) Symphony 4 see BEETHOVEN
Havergal BRIAN (1876-1972) Orchestral Music - Vol. 1 - Early and Late Works
A fully professional and committed revival of Brian's orchestral music with more to follow.
RECORDING OF THE MONTH
Havergal BRIAN (1876-1972) Cello Concerto see BOWENBenjamin BRITTEN (1913-1976) Billy Budd
Nagano finds the drama and colour but overall makes it sound like the concert performance that it was rather than like a real operatic performance in which everyone concerned fully inhabits their roles.
Benjamin BROENING Recombinant Nocturnes
Very fine indeed.
Anton BRUCKNER (1824-1896) Symphony 7
A sincere, spontaneous account.
Anton BRUCKNER (1824-1896) Te Deum see Salzburg Opening Concert 2010
Fritz BRUN (1878-1959) Symphonies 6 & 7
A sometimes halting, sometimes fluent European champion of the urgent lyrical tradition.
RECORDING OF THE MONTH
Alan BUSH (1900-1995) Concert Suite see BOWEN
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