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Wu Qian dazzles but never blinds and her seemingly-easy virtuosity is well matched by violinist Alexander Sitkovetsky and cellist Leonard Elschenbroich. There's always the sense of three individuals... —
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Most last less than a minute, yet they are strongly contrasted and prove arresting in Clare Hammond's commandingly virtuosic performance. —
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Kalevi Aho: Ludus Solemnis
Music for and with Organ
Jan Lehtola (organ), Petri Komulainen (horn), Jussi Vuorinen (trombone), Kaija Saarikettu (violin) & Anna-Kaisa Pippuri (oboe)
Aho's writing for organ certainly betrays the same ear for instrumental colour as his orchestral works, and it is refreshing to hear what one might call a 'non-French' approach to the instrument. —
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Bach - Secular Cantatas IV
RecommendedJoanne Lunn (soprano), Robin Blaze (counter-tenor), Wolfram Lattke (tenor) & Roderick Williams (bass)
Bach Collegium Japan, Masaaki Suzuki
Bach Collegium Japan's trumpets and horns mount a thrilling assault to play without modern drilled holes to fix their intonation to the expectations of modern ears...The outstanding moment is... —
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Presto Favourites, Recommended Recording
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Over-subscribed as it may well be, there’s always room in the Mozart discography for new recordings of this stature...Astute performances, rigorous musical integrity and exceptional sound –... —
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Gramophone Magazine, August 2024, Editor's Choice
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Çakmur’s playing has plenty of vigour, too: his handling of rhythmic quirks can knock you off balance; whiplash grace notes can shock you; and the upbeat finale of the Krenek will leave you... —
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International Classical Music Awards, 2025, Nominated - Solo Instrument
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Bach - Cantatas Volume 53
Hana Blažíková (soprano), Robin Blaze (counter-tenor), Gerd Türk (tenor) & Peter Kooij (bass)
Bach Collegium Japan, Masaaki Suzuki
Suzuki's performance forces, 12-voice choir (including soloists) and three-to-a-part violins, are superbly clean and tidy while allowing him a generous dynamic and dramatic range. Highly commended. —
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Gramophone Magazine, August 2013, Editor's Choice
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Gramophone Magazine, September 2004, Editor's Choice
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