Frederic
CHOPIN (1810-1849)
- Sonata for Cello and Piano in G minor Cesar
FRANCK (1822-1890) - Sonata for Violin and Piano in A major
- Cello transcription - Claude DEBUSSY (1862-1918)
- Sonata for Cello and Piano in D minor - Frederic
CHOPIN (1810-1849) - Polonaise brillante Op 3 
Mischa Maisky, cello - Martha Argerich, piano - Recorded at a concert
in Kyoto, Japan November 2000
DG 471 346-2 [79.48] [JW] [TB]
I
have seldom heard a disc of such numbing and predictable self-indulgence
as this miserable example.[JW]
With artists such as these, there are many insights into the music,
but none of these performances is a first choice recommendation. [TB]
… see Full Review
CHOPIN
Frédéric
Polonaise-fantaisie in A flat, op. 61, Ballade no.
1 in G minor, op. 23 (live 1982), Nocturnes in E flat, op. 9/2 and C
sharp minor, op., 27/1 (studio 1957), Barcarolle, op. 60, Etudes in
C sharp minor, op. 25/7 and G flat, op. 10/5 (live 1979-80), Nocturnes
in B, op. 9/3 and F, op. 15/1 (studio 1957), Ballade no. 4 in F minor,
op. 52, Valse in A flat, op. 69/1 (live 1981)
Vladimir Horowitz (pianoforte) Locations not given, dates as above
BMG RCA RED SEAL 7432168008 2 [73.34] [CH]
Not
all of this is the best Horowitz, but if you haven’t got these performances
of the Barcarolle and the 4th Ballade you should get them
without delay. …. See Full Listing
Frederic
CHOPIN Preludes,
Impromptus, Waltzes, Ballades, Scherzos, Nocturnes, Piano Concerto
No.1 in E minor, Piano Concerto No.2 in F minor Claudio Arrau (piano
)London Philharmonic Orchestra/Eliahu Inbal (conductor)
PHILIPS 468 391-2 7CDs [455.36] [CF]
Piano
playing of the finest calibre from one of the most universally acclaimed
pianists of the last century. see Full Review
Aaron
COPLAND
(1900-1990) Appalachian
Spring – Suite (1944) Lincoln Portrait (1942) Howard
HANSON (1896-1981) Symphony No. 3 (1938)
Melvyn Douglas (narrator - Lincoln) Boston SO/Serge Koussevitzky
rec Symphony Hall, Boston: 31 Oct 1945 (Appalachian); 20 Mar 1940 (Hanson);
2 Feb 1946 (Lincoln) mono ADD
DUTTON LABORATORIES ESSENTIAL ARCHIVE CDEA5021 [73.30] Superbudget
These
historic recordings works are linked by wartime and the premonition
of war. Do not deny yourself the pleasure of this deeply felt music
making. The sound quality is perfectly satisfactory and is no barrier
to enjoyment. ...see Full Review
Frederic
Hymen COWEN (1852-1935)
The
Butterfly's Ball, overture Indian Rhapsody, Symphony No.
3 in C Minor Scandinavian
Czechoslovakian State Philharmonic Orchetsra/Adrian Leaper Rec. House
of Arts, Kosice, Czech Republic, 1989
MARCO POLO 8.223273 [67.14] [RW]
This
CD is a most enjoyable find and confirms that Cowen is worth investigating
further. … see Full Review
Gaetano
DONIZETTI (1842-1912)
La Figlia Del Reggimento Sung
in Italian First performance 11 February 1840, Paris Maria - Lina Pagliughi
(soprano) La Marchesa di Berckenfield - Risa Corsi (mezzo soprano) Tonio
- Cesare Valletti (tenor) Sulpizio - Sesto Bruscantini (bass) Ortensio
- Eraldo Coda (bass) Orchestra
Lirica e Coro di Milano della RAI Mario Rossi (conductor) Recorded in
Milan on 27 August, 1950
WARNER FONIT 8573 87493-2 2CDs [CF]
Pagliughi’s
coloratura shines. Valletti has the lightness of vocal touch to match
her, while Bruscantini's diction is the best of the lot. Rossi directs
an enthusiastic orchestra and chorus. A charming opera. … see Full
Review
Jacques DUPHLY
(1715-1789) Pieces de Clavecin Chaconne
(3ème livre) La Pothoüin. Rondeau (4ème livre) La
de la Tour (3ème livre) Menuets (3ème livre) La de Belombre
(3ème livre) La du Buq (4ème livre) La Millettina (1er
livre) Allemande (1er livre) Médée (3ème livre)
La Forqueray (3ème livre) La de Vaucanson (4ème livre)
La Tribolet (1er livre) Cazamajor (1er livre) La de Villeneuve (3ème
livre) La Lanza (2ème livre)
Mitzi Meyersson, harpsichord - Rec.: January 2001 Kammermusiksaal, Friedenau.
MDG 605 1068-2 [62.27]
[KM]
if
it weren’t for the over-reverberation on the recording, would undoubtedly
be one of the best discs of Duphly’s work. … see Full
Review
Antonín
DVORAK
(1841-1904)
Cello
Concerto in B minor, Opus 104
Sir Edward ELGAR (1857-1934) Cello
Concerto in E minor, Opus 85 Robert Cohen (cello) London Philharmonic
Orchestra Zdenek
Macal (Dvorak), Norman Del Mar (Elgar) Rec 23-24 April 1981, Watford
Town Hall (Dvorak), 10-11 Jan 1980, Walthamstow Assembly Hall (Elgar)
CLASSICS FOR PLEASURE
CFP CD 5 74879 2 [70.29] [TB]
Performances
to reckon with, and at bargain price it is nothing if not competitive....see
Full Review
Antonín DVORÁK (1841-1904)
Concerto
for Cello & Orchestra in B Minor, Op.104 (1895): Allegro; Adagio
ma non troppo; Finale: Allegro moderato Klid (Silent Woods),From
the Bohemian Forests, No.5 Op.68 (1884; Orch. version 1892) Victor
HERBERT (1859-1924) Concerto No.2 for Cello & Orchestra
in E Minor, Op.30 (1894): Allegro impetuoso; Lento –Andante tranquillo;
Finale: Allegro James Kreger
(cello), Philharmonia Orchestra/Djong Victorin Yu Rec. Fairfield Hall,
Croydon, London, 2001 GUILD
GMCD 7235 [70.52] [RW]
Kreger
possesses an excellent instrument and I personally favour his warmer
tone. The orchestra is rich in texture and Yu's delivery is strong,
with the soloist well supported. The placing of the cello is spot-on.
… see Full Review
Antonín
DVORÁK (1841-1904)
Symphony
No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95, ‘From the New World’.
Peter TCHAIKOVSKY (1840-93)
Fantasy
Overture, ‘Romeo and Juliet’ New
Philharmonia Orchestra, Philharmonia
Orchestra (Tchaikovsky)/Riccardo Muti. Recorded
in No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road in May 1976 and March 1977 (Tchaikovsky).
[ADD]
EMI Encore CDE5 74961-2 [61.15] [CC]
A
marvellous bargain. Muti and EMI capture the ferocity of the string’s
bite at the opening of the last movement and demonstrate an admirable
sense of perspective. Muti brings an Italianate passion to Tchaikovsky’s
Romeo and Juliet. … see Full Review
DVORAK:
Serenade for strings in E ELGAR:
Serenade for strings in E minor TCHAIKOVSKY:
Serenade for strings in C
Orchestre Bernard Calmel Recorded in May 1998
PAVANE ADW 7411 [68.08] [CA]
Monsieur
Calmel conducts his small group of 17 string-players in pleasing performances
of three very popular works. … see
Full Review
Antonin
DVORAK (1841-1904)
Music for Violin and Piano Volume 2 Ballad
in D Minor Op 15 No 1 Slavonic Dance in G Minor Op 46 No 2 (arr Kreisler)
Slavonic Dance in E Minor Op 72 No 10 (arr Kreisler) Slavonic Dance
in G Major Op 72 No 16 (arr Kreisler) Silent Woods Op 68 No 5 Mazurek
in E Minor Op 49 Nocturne in B Major Op 40 Humoresque Op 101 No 7 Songs
my mother taught me Op 55 No 4 (arr Kreisler) Capriccio (Rondo di Concerto)
B81 Reverie Op 85 No 6 (arr Klengel)
Qian Zhou (violin) Edmund Battersby (piano) Recorded Potton Hall Suffolk
May 1999 NAXOS 8.554730
[54.58] [JW]
Convincingly
played miscellaneous recital with committed performances and in a reasonable
acoustic … see Full Listing
Michael FINNISSY (born
1946) Piano Concerto No.6 (1980/1) Snowdrift (1972) Verdi Transcriptions
: Books 1 & 2 (1972/88, rev. 1995) To & Fro (1978, rev. 1995)
Piano Concerto No.4 (1978, rev. 1996)
Ian Pace (piano) Recorded: Christ’s Hospital, Horsham, February 1998
and April 2000; Djanogly Hall, University of Nottingham, July 1998 and
August 1998 METIER
MSV CD92027 [76:02 + 70:49] [HC]
Ian
Pace, who has a long association with Finnissy’s piano music, is a dedicated
and ideal performer of these complex and taxing pieces. Finnissy exploits
the entire range of the keyboard to the full, often with stunning results.
… see Full Review
Antoine FORQUERAY
(1671-1745) Pièces
de Clavecin Suite no. 1 in D minor, Suite no. 2 in G major, Suite
no. 3 in D major, Suite no. 4 in G minor, Suite no. 5 in C minor
Christophe Rousset, harpsichord Rec: 6-9 September 1999, Cité
de la musique, Paris. DECCA
466 976-2 2CD [148.11] [KM]
This
is a sterile recording, with little life. While technically interesting,
musically it is little more than a hint of what might have been. … see
Full Review
Christopher
FOX
(b. 1955) INNER Straight
Lines in broken times³ (1994) chant suspendu (1998) Generic Compositions
#3, #4 and #5 (1991-2001) inner (1999)
Anton Lukoszevieze-cello Recorded in The Early Music Centre, York, 20-21
April 2001 DDD METIER
MSV CD92059 [72:42] [CT]
A
fascinating showcase of Christopher Fox’s music for solo cello played
with consummate artistry and virtuosity by Anton Lukoszevieze. … see
Full Review
César
FRANCK The
Great Organ Works (two discs) Disc 1 Six Pieces:
Fantasia in C; Grande Pièce Symphonique; Prélude, Fugue
and Variation; Pastorale; Prière; Final Disc 2 Three
Pieces: Fantasia in A; Cantabile; Pièce Héroïque
Three Chorals Jean-Pierre
Lecaudey (organ) Recorded in the Abbey of St Ouen (Rouen, France), 2-5
September 1997 PAVANE
RECORDS ADW 7401/2 [79:43+70:49] [AAS]
Lecaudey
is well served by his producers – the sound is spacious yet immediate,
bright and natural. I cannot recommend these discs too highly. … see
Full Review
Benjamin FRANKEL
(1906 – 1973) The
Importance of Being Earnest (1952) The Curse of the Werewolf: Pastoral
(1961) The Night of the Iguana (1964) Trottie True (1949) The Years
Between: Lullaby (1946) Footsteps in the Fog (1955)
Queensland Symphony Orchestra; Werner Andrea Albert Recorded : ABC Studio
420, Brisbane, October-November 2000
CPO 999 809-2 [67:13] [HC]
A
most welcome sequel to the superb Battle of the Bulge, again
well played, well recorded and well documented, warmly recommended.
Not for film bluffs only. … see Full Review
Girolamo
FRESCOBALDI
(1583-1643) Keyboard Music
Colin Booth Rec: September 1999, Dillington House, Somerset (harpsichord);
October 2000, Easton Village Hall, Somerset.
SOUNDBOARD SBCD 201 [76.19]
Booth's
fine performances show excellent command of variety of touch. A fine
selection of works. The originality of using a small organ, and of presenting
both organ and harpsichord performances, is an excellent choice, and
makes for an attractive listening experience....see
Full Review
Johann
Jakob FROBERGER
(1616-1667)
Works for Clavichord
Thurston Dart, clavichord Rec: 1954.
ISMERON JMSCD 5 [65.44]
An
excellent recording, commendable for the performance, the music and
the instrument. If you do not know Froberger’s music, this is a fine
way to discover it. If you do, you owe it to yourself to hear it on
the clavichord. .. see Full Listing
Johann
Jacob FROBERGER
(1616-1667): Organ
Works Joseph Kelemen,
Organist. Monastery Church of Klostenkirche, Mainingen im Ries, Germany
Recorded: September 2000 at the Monastery Church of Klostenkirche in
Mainingen im Ries, Germany. Organ by: Johann Martin Baumeister (1734-1737)-Restored
by Steinmeyer Company, Oettingen (1988-1990).
ARTE NOVA 74321 85322 2 [64.47] Superbudget [ChA]
Nice
presentation of Froberger’s works by Kelemen at a historical instrument.
A recording that deserves a warm welcome. … see Full
Review
GABRIELI
IN VENICE Giovanni
GABRIELI (c.1553/56-1612) Canzon Duodecimi Toni a 10
Canzon Septimi Octavi Toni a 12 Sonata Pian’e Forte Canzon
Seconda a 4 Lodovico VIADANA (C.1560-1627)
Sinfonia "La Bergamasca" Biagio
MARINI (C.1587-1663) Canzon III, Sonata in Echo
Andrea GABRIELI (C.1510-1586) Aria
della Battaglia (ed. Philip Pickett) Tiburtio
MASSAINO (C.1550-1609) Canzon XXXIII per otto tromboni
Girolamo FRESCOBALDI (1583-1643) Canzon
Vigesimanona a 8, Canzon a 4 Giovanni GABRIELI
Sonata
XXI a 3, Canzon Septimi Toni a 8, Canzon XVI a 12, Canzon XVIII a 14
London Brass/Philip
Pickett Recorded in St. Augustine’s Church, London, October 1993
APEX 0927 40823 2 DDD [61:19] [CT]
London
Brass are assured but never forceful in their execution. A disc that
will give much enjoyment and one to which I shall return ahead of much
of the competition. ...see Full
Review
George
GERSHWIN (1898-1937)
Rhapsody
in Blue (1), Concerto in F (1), An American in Paris, Variations on
"I got Rhythm" (1)
Earl Wild pianoforte) (1), Boston Pops Orchestra/Arthur Fiedler Recorded
1959 (Rhapsody, American), 1961, location not given
BMG RCA RED SEAL 74321 68019 2 [70.02] [CH]
A
decent basic-Gershwin package for first-timers. …. See Full
Listing
Edward
GERMAN (1862-1936)
Orchestral Works Vol. 1 Richard
III Overture (1889) Theme and Six Diversions (1919) The
Seasons: (1899) [Spring; Summer; Autumn; Winter]
RTÉ Concert Orchestra/Andrew Penny Rec. Taney Parish Centre,
Dublin, Ireland, 1994
MARCO POLO 8.223695 [65.26] [RW]
The
music is well played in ideal conditions: the acoustics and recording
balance are superb. Penny's handling of the Diversions is a particular
delight. see Full Review
Philip
GODDARD (b.
1942)
Fantasy Variations – From the Scottish Highlands Mount Everest – Summit
Bid, Symphony No 5 (Magritte Gallery) PGC 3 [71.06] Golgotha
to Rozabal – symphonic poem, Mandala Dance for Padmasambhava, Supplication
of Compassion PGC 5 [59.38] The Beginning and also the End –
choral song, Et in Arcadia Ego, Meditation on the Clear Light, Golgotha
to Rozabal – symphonic poem, PGC 6 [63.49] Tears of Avalokiteshvara,
Music from the Mountain waters, Orb of Vajrasattva, The Unknown PGC
7 [57.08] The Great Wilderness PGC 8 [79.07] Sunrise on Ama
Dablam, Pilgrimage to Gosainkund, De Profundis Clamavi (A Prayer for
the World), PGC 9 [34.07]
Members of the Invisible Philharmonic Orchestra Invisible Choir Conducted
by the composer via a PC
i.e. all works recorded via a MIDI sequencer program [JW]
Washes
of sound are studded with bell clusters, ecstatic drive, plentiful incident.
Essentially music of spiritual contemplation but busy and active. …
see Full Review
Francois-Joseph
GOSSEC (1734-1829)
Four
Symphonies Symphony in C; Brook 85 Symphony No 1 in B flat; Brook
81 Symphony in C Sinfonia periodique a piu strumenti; Brook 87 Symphony
in D "La caccia"; Brook 62Orchestra
de Bretagne Stefan Sanderling ecorded Rehearsal Hall, Rennes, July 2000
ASV CD DCA 1123 [66.03]
[JW]
Sanderling
and the small but expressive Orchestre de Bretagne are more than merely
affectionate proselytisers. Recommended particularly for that Symphony
in C. see Full Review
GREGORIAN
CHANT
Abbé Damien Poisblaud Recordings made in The Abbey of Thoronet
(date of recording unspecified)
PAVANE ADW 7239 [64.53] [PW]
This
reviewer would never have expected to find himself in a position of
saying that one of the most remarkable recordings heard in years was
a disc of one man singing unaccompanied chant for over an hour. But,
so it is. … see Full Review
Gregorian
Chant from Canterbury Cathedral For
the feast of St Thomas of Canterbury Mass
for the Feast of St Thomas of Canterbury, St Dunstans Kyrie,
The Office of Matins for St Thomas of Canterbury
David Flood, Master of the Choristers The Lay Clerks of Canterbury Cathedral
Recordings made in the Trinity Chapel of Canterbury Cathedral; 22-24
March 1994 Metronome
MET CD 1003-01 [74.00] [PWe]
A
fascinating disc well worth having, if only for very late at night.
… see Full Review
Edward
GRIEG (1843-1907)
Lyric
Pieces (Selected) Håken
Austbø, piano Recorded Summer 2001
REGIS RRC 1071 [c72:00] [GPJ]
Austbø
is a consummate artist of profound sensitivity, who has both the imagination
and the flawless technique to make the most of these exquisite masterpieces.
I cant wait for more. see Full Review
Edvard GRIEG (1843-1907)
Piano
Concerto in A minor, op. 16 (3)
Frédéric CHOPIN (1810-1849)
Piano Concerto no. 1 in E minor, op. 11 (1), Etudes, op. 25/5,
op. 10/5 (2) Dinu
Lipatti (pianoforte), Zurich Tonhalle Orchestra/Otto Ackermann (1),
Philharmonia Orchestra/Alceo Galliera (3)
Recorded Tonhalle, Zurich, 7 Feb. 1950 (1, 2) No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road,
London, 18-19 Sep. 1947 (3)
EMI CLASSICS CDZ 5 74802 2 [70.36] [CH]
Another
essential historical recording. In spite of the poor sound the Chopin
is quite wonderful. … see Full Review
Georg
Frideric HANDEL (1685-1759)
Concerto Grossi Op 6 J
S BACH (1685-1750) Orchestral suite No 1 Giovanni
GABRIELI (1557-1612)
Canzon’ a dieci Heinrich SCUTZ (1585-1672)
Die teutsche gemeine Litaney SWV 428 Christine Johnson, soprano Lukas
Foss, continuo The Busch Chamber Players
Adolf Busch Recorded Handel 1946. Remaining items from a live concert
at Town Hall, New York March 1943
PEARL GEMM CDS 9296 [3 CDs: 217.31] [JW]
This
set of the Op 6 Concerto Grossi is exceptionally rare. Busch’s phrasing
is generally crisp, string tone is firmly focused - though never unpliant
– and portamenti are restrained and, where employed, well judged. …
see Full Review
Georg
Frideric HANDEL (1685-1759)
Concerti
Grossi Op 6 Boyd
Neel Orchestra Boyd Neel Recorded 1936-1938
PEARL GEMM CDS 9164 [2 CDs: 159.24] [JW]
Much
to savour and admire in these pioneering performances. Neel’s stalwart
young soloists make a fine showing. … see
Full Review
Georg Friedrich HANDEL
(1685-1759)
Saul HWV 53
Kölner Kammerchor - Collegium Cartusianum, Peter Neumann Rec: Live
recording, June 11, 1997, Trinitatiskirche, Köln, Germany.
MDG 332 0801-2 [156.12] [KM]
Peter
Neumann again presents a fine recording of a Handel oratorio. While
this is perhaps not one of Handel’s most interesting works, the quality
of the musicians and singers is as good as it gets. … see Full
Review
Georg
Friedrich HANDEL (1685-1759)
Coronation Anthems Zadok the Priest, Let thy hand be strengthened,
The King shall rejoice, My heart is inditing, Ode for the Birthday of
Queen Anne (Eternal source of light divine)
Susan Gritton, soprano Robin Blaze, countertenor Michael George, bass
Choir of King’s College, Cambridge Academy of Ancient Music, Pavlo Beznosiuk
Alastair Ross, harpsichord continuo Stephen Cleobury, conductor Rec:
January 2001, Kings’ College, Cambridge.
EMI 5 57140 2 [61.17][KM]
This
excellent recording is full of joy and happiness, and is a delight to
listen to. Handel’s coronation anthems are regal and grand, and the
Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne is a varied work, which shows off
three fine soloists. … see Full Review
Joseph
HAYDN
(1732-1809) String Quartets Op. 64, Nos.
1, 2, 3 String
Quartet in C Op. 64, No. 1 String Quartet in B minor Op. 64, No. 2 String
Quartet in B flat Op. 64, No. 3 The Lindsays
Peter Cropper, violin Roland Birks, violin Robin Ireland, viola Bernard
Gregor-Smith, cello Rec.: September 1999, Holy Trinity Church, Wentworth,
England. ASV CD DCA
1083 [71.55] [KM]
This
is an excellent recording of three of Haydn's finest quartets, and shows
that The Lindsays merit the praise they have received. see
Full Review
Vagn
HOLMBOE
(1909 – 1996) Preludes
for Sinfonietta, Vol. 2 To the Seagulls and the Cormorants, op.
174, no. 6(1987) To the Calm Sea, op. 187, no. 9 (1991) To a Pine Tree,
op. 164, no. 1 (1986) To the Pollution of Nature, op. 180, no. 7 (1989)
To a Willow Tree, op. 170, no. 4 (1987) Sonata for Trombone and Piano,
op. 172a (1987) Music with Horn, op. 148 (1981)
Athelas Sinfonietta Copenhagen - Giordano Bellincampi recorded 30/5
– 6/6/99, in the Lyngby Kapel, Denmark. DDD
DACAPO 8.224124 [50.43] [JP]
Anyone
who loves the symphonies will find these works as satisfying as the
larger pieces. They are easy to listen to, once the Holmboe idiom has
been assimilated, and will repay the listener ten times over. … see
Full Review
Leos
JANACEK (1854-1928)
Pohadka
* , Presto in E minor *, Violin Sonata +, Capriccio #, Concertino #,
From the Street 1 X 1905, In the mists, Reminiscence, On the overgrown
path, Three Moravian Dances Mikhail
Rudy, piano Gary Hoffman, cello * Pierre Amoyal, violin + Soloists from
lOrchestre de lOpera National de Paris conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras
# Recorded Salle Ravel, Opera-Bastille June 1995 (Pohadka, Presto, Violin
Sonata, Capriccio, Concertino) and Eglise du Liban, Paris March 1990
(From the Street, In the mists. Reminiscence, On the overgrown path,
Three Moravian Dances)
EMI 7243 5 74843 2 9 [2 CDs 151.21] [JW]
Not
a disc easily to be overlooked.Rudy is a Janacek interpreter of authority.
Strongly recommended. ...see Full Review
Johann Sigismund KUSSER (Cousser) (1660-1724)
Six
Ouvertures de théâtre (1682)
Musica Aeterna Chamber Orchestra/Peter Zajicek Les Menus Plaisirs ensemble
Rec. France, 1993
FOUNDATION PARIBAS SUR MESURE K.617 617032 [77.57] [RW]
Kusser
was not the Bach of his day and perhaps there is a pedantry. The music
is sensitively played on authentic instruments and is tastefully presented.
… see Full Review
Nicholas
LANIER (1588-1666)
Hero and Leander
Paul Agnew, tenor Christopher Wilson, theorbo and lute Recorded St Andrew’s
Church, Toddington, Gloucestershire May 1997
METRONOME MET CD 1027 [58.44] [JW]
The
selections on this beautifully produced disc include Elizabethan lute
songs as well as vigorous Italianate settings. In every way a most distinguished
recording … see Full Review
Guillaume
LEKEU:
Adagio for strings Benjamin
BRITTEN:
Simple Symphony Samuel
BARBER:
Adagio for strings Bela
BARTOK:
Rumanian Dances
Orchestre de Chambre 13 conducted by Jean-Pierre Lecaudey
PAVANE ADW 7361 [43.32]
[CA]
A
meagre amount of music. The playing lacks personality if not sensitivity.
Recording close and dry with a few obvious edits. … see Full
Review
Jeffrey LEWIS (b
1942) Threnody - Cantus - Teneritas - Sonante - Trilogy
Karen Turner, clarinet - Aoife ni Raghaill, flute - David Jones, piano
- Recorded ASC Studios, Macclesfield, July 2000
ASC CS CD43 [69.10] [JW]
The
sound is of necessary clarity and performances are good. Trilogy
has something of the furious simplicity of a Rothko… see Full
Review
Anatol
LIADOV (1855-1914)
Intermezzo,
Opus 8 Mazurka, Opus 19 Ballade, Opus 21b Polonaise, Opus 49 Polonaise,
Opus 55 Baba Yaga, Opus 56 The Enchanted Lake, Opus 56 Kikimore, Opus
63 The Apocalypse (fragment), Opus 66 Nänie, Opus 67 Slovak Philharmonic
Orchestra Stephen
Gunzenhauser Rec May 1985, Concert Hall of the Slovak Philharmonic,
Bratislava NAXOS 8.555242
[58.05] [TB]
Climaxes
do not glow in the manner intended; likewise the instrumental colours
are less vibrant than they might have been. For all its attractions
this is not a definitive version. see Full Review
LISZT
Six Lieder von Goethe BEETHOVEN
Sonata in C, op 53 (Waldstein) BEETHOVEN
Sonata in F minor, Op 57 (Appassionata)
Ramzi YassaRec 1990s? (DDD)
PAVANE ADW 7304 [65.49] [DW]
Sensitively
played music. Anyone who can play Liszt and with such perfection must
be a great pianist. … see Full Review
[Part 1
New] [Part 2 A-B] [Part
3 C-L]
[Part 4 M-R] [Part
5 S-Y] [Part 6 Misc]
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