Sunday, June 1, 2025
Brabbins, Ferneyhough, La Terre est un Homme review

Brabbins, Ferneyhough, La Terre est un Homme

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OK, this is as complex as it gets: Ferneyhough's La Terre est un Homme. It seems like a nightmare trying to imagine the rehearsals...

Currentzis and the BBC Music Magazine Opera Award 2017

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The BBC Music Magazine award for Best Opera recording has been a justifiable victory for Currentzis and his forces for their recording of Don...
Mendelssohn Piano Concertos Brautigam review

Mendelssohn, Piano Concertos – Brautigam, Kölner Akademie, Willens

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Felix Mendelssohn, Piano Concertos Ronald Brautigam (fortepiano) Die Kölner Akademie Michael Alexander Willens (conductor)BIS RecordsThese are fleet performances of Mendelssohn’s super-exciting, exuberant piano concertos....

Zimerman, Schubert Sonatas D959 and D960

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Music review: Krystian Zimerman, Schubert Sonatas D959 D960 These are very interesting interpretations of the last two Schubert sonatas. Zimerman has always been what I'd...

Currentzis, Tchaikovsky Symphony 6 “Pathetique”

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Currentzis seems to shock and awe with each new release. I had been eagerly anticipating this Tchaikovsky release, having been exposed to the conductor’s...

Lindberg, Pettersson Symphony 5 & 7

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The 16 symphonies of Allan Pettersson have often been described as music of pain, anguish, and sadness. They are unlike those of any other...
rachmaninoff concertos wang dudamel

Rachmaninoff, The Piano Concertos & Paganini Rhapsody, Wang, Dudamel

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On a High NoteTechnical Brilliance: Yuja Wang's exceptional skill at the piano is evident, particularly in the first concerto and the last movement of the third.First Concerto Excellence: Both the orchestra and Wang deliver a top-tier rendition in the first concerto, with no apparent flaws.Fourth Concerto Surprise: Often considered the underdog, the Fourth Concerto stands out in this set, especially in terms of orchestral and soloist interplay.
Sibelius, Prokofiev, Jansen

Sibelius & Prokofiev, Violin Concertos, Janine Jansen, Klaus Mäkelä, Oslo Philharmonic

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Music Review Sibelius Sibelius & Prokofiev, Violin Concertos, Janine Jansen, Klaus Mäkelä / Oslo Philharmonic / DeccaThis release has garnered significant attention for...

Rachmaninov Piano Concertos 2 and 3, Buniatishvili / Jarvi

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These are heartfelt, brilliant performances of the two warhorses. The playing here is not lightweight but rather brooding, revealing the dark colours of Rachmaninov's music. Both orchestra and pianist perform the concertos impeccably.
Beethoven symphonies Nelsons review

Beethoven, Complete Symphonies, Nelsons / Vienna Philharmonic

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Music review - Beethoven, Complete Symphonies, Andris Nelsons, Wiener Philharmoniker, Deutsche GrammophonThe High Arts Review Rating: ★  ★  ★  ☆...