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Aho’s brilliance at problem-solving and technical composition can conceal a slight lack of material carbohydrate…But there is plenteous atmosphere and much colour (however narrow the palette)... —
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For pianist Yevgeny Sudbin and conductor Osmo Vänskä it’s playfulness that prevails in the outer movements [of the Second Concerto]…Sudbin’s cadenzas are highlights: hints of jazz harmonies... —
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A Piazzolla Trilogy
Karen Gomyo (violin), Stephanie Jones (guitar), Orchestre National des Pays de la Loire
Piazzolla’s flesh and blood presence becomes even more apparent when listening to these vivid performances...Altogether a fiery, soulful and excellently recorded programme. —
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Ogawa delights in exploring the ambiguity of this score devoid of dynamic and articulation markings, varying touch and mood, from smoothly reflective to spiky or rambunctious. This is an absorbing... —
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Mozart - Complete Works for Flute and Orchestra
Sharon Bezaly (flute) & Julie Palloc (harp)
Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra, Juha Kangas
Bezaly's exquisite, technically immaculate, compelling playing sets new standards in this repertoire, as do Kalevi Aho's stunning cadenzas, composed especially for this recording —
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Arte dei Suonatori play [these pieces] with neatness, clarity and buoyant tone. Their fine ensemble spirit is much in evidence and the music's good-hearted energy draws greater interpretative... —
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Satie Vol. 4: relâche/Cinéma
Noriko Ogawa plays Erik Satie on an 1890 Erard Piano
Noriko Ogawa (piano)
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The recorded sound is close and precise. I’d recommend Stavy’s sensitive interpretations to any listener who loves Haydn’s piano music, but also to those like me who thinks that sitting through... —
