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Wednesday June 19th

130 reviews completed so far this month

Franz BERWALD (1796-1868) Reminiscence of the Norwegian Mountains, Konzertstück, Wettlauf, Ernste und heitere Grillen, Drottningen av Golconda Overture, Elfenspiel Gävle SO/Petri Sakari rec. 2000 NAXOS [SV] At Naxos prices, this is still attractive for the Reminiscence and, especially, for the Konzertstück. The other performances are flavourful, and will serve as stopgaps.

Geoff EALES The Dancing Flute Andy Findon (flute, penny whistle, piccolo); Geoff Eales (piano) rec. 2012, NIMBUS ALLIANCE [JW] Excellently recorded, succinctly annotated and expands still further Eales’ discography. Roll on the Symphony.

Mihkel KEREM (b.1981) Symphony 3, Lamento, String Sextet - Tallinn Ensemble, Estonian Ntl SO, Tallinn CO/Mikk Murdvee (viola) rec. 2012 TOCCATA CLASSICS [Byz] Another hugely impressive entry in Toccata's continuing series devoted to 20th and 21st century Baltic music, hitherto undeservedly neglected.

Egon KORNAUTH (1891-1959) Piano Music - Volume 1 - Jonathan Powell (piano) rec. 2008, TOCCATA CLASSICS [JW] Music brought thoughtfully and stylishly to life.

Jacques OFFENBACH (1819-1880) Hoffmanns Erzählungen Siegfried Jerusalem (tenor) Jeanette Scovotti (soprano) Bavarian Radio Ch, Munich Radio O/Heinz Wallberg rec. 1979 EMI CLASSICS [JS] No mere curiosity but an interesting and valid approach which forms a valuable supplement to other versions.

Mathilde de ROTHSCHILD (1832-1924) The Songs - Charlotte de Rothschild (soprano) Adrian Farmer (piano) rec. 2012 NIMBUS [GH] Sung as if each song is a precious and unique jewel.

Franz SCHUBERT (1797 - 1828) String Quartets 12 & 15 - Wihan Qt rec. 2012 NIMBUS ALLIANCE [MG] Impressive performances blending panache and drama, but rather relentless.

The Voice of Peter Pears Benjamin Britten (piano) Julian Bream (guitar) rec. 1947-60 REGIS [PCG] It is valuable to have these recordings gathered on this very reasonably priced disc.

Strange Paths Works by Ferneyhough, Xenakis, Gordon & Smith Justin DeHart (percussion) INNOVA [DC] Interesting one-on-one sonic encounter.

Ian Watt (guitar) Works by Dowland, McLeod, Walton, Wilson & Britten rec. 2012. DDD NIMBUS ALLIANCE [Byz] There is little to fault this disc.

 

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