Recording Reviews – Page 6
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ReviewCamerata Zürich: Janáček, Suk, Dvořák
A fabulous reimagining for string orchestra of Janáček’s piano cycle
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Jinjoo Cho: Saint-Saëns
Deliciously supple playing from soloist and orchestra in a composer tribute
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Trio Con Brio Copenhagen: Shostakovich, Arensky
Sheer tonal beauty and passion bring to life contrasting Russian works
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Hanson Quartet: Not All Cats Are Grey
Vivid 20th-century quartets played with full-blooded passion
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Astrig Siranossian: Saint-Saëns
Affection for the music shines through in a tribute for composer’s centenary
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Tabea Zimmermann, Jean-Guihen Queyras: Strauss
Two splendid soloists engage in a dialogue worthy of the finest actors
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Johanna Martzy & Michael Mann: Complete Deutsche Grammophon Recordings
Two short but stellar careers feature in a finely remastered reissue
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Attacca Quartet: Of All Joys
There’s joy to be found in this collection of sombre and thoughtful works
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Fitzwilliam Quartet: Schubert
Historically informed approach highlights these works’ complexity
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Le Consort: Specchio Veneziano
Vivaldi is reflected back through his contemporaries’ music in stylish album
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Renaud Capuçon: Un Violon à Paris
A tasteful and gorgeously performed collection of smooth violin sweetmeats
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Tatjana Masurenko: White Nights – Viola Music from Saint Petersburg
Final instalment of Russian viola music collection has been well worth the wait
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Clara-Jumi Kang: Beethoven
Superbly committed collection of all ten of Beethoven’s violin sonatas
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Dudok Quartet Amsterdam: Brahms
Brahms on gut strings presents a more supple, slimline side to the composer
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Peter Sheppard Skærved: Cowie
Captivating avian homage to Messiaen by senior British composer
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Hannah Collins: Resonance Lines
Adventurous, impressive collection of contemporary solo cello music
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Vadim Repin: Gubaidulina
An orchestral 90th-birthday tribute to a singular and original Russian composer
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Jonah Kim: Approaching Autumn
A triumphant performance of the great central work on this solo album
