Challenge Classics
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De Raaff: Orphic Descent
Ralph van Raat (piano), Robin de Raaff, Tosca Opdam, Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, Matthias Pintscher, Lawrence Renes, Marc Albrecht
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Reinbert de Leeuw: Der Nächtliche Wanderer & Abschied
Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, Reinbert de Leeuw, Edo de Waart
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Presenting Bach’s music alongside that of his sons does not always make for comfortable programming, but here it’s particularly satisfying. —
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'Good bye, great artist. Truly Yours, Beethoven' - Romberg: 3 Grand Sonatas, Op. 5 For Harp and Cello
Simona Marchesi, Bartolomeo Dandolo Marchesi
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Sonatas For Two Violins: Prokofiev, Gorecki, Ysaye
Maria Milstein (violin), Mathieu van Bellen (violin)
These performances are outstanding. Both violinists are superb, producing smooth, silvery tones through wide ranges of pitch and dynamics, and they work together well. Milstein plays first violin... —
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The enchanting opening theme of Symphony No. 5 sets what will be the preponderant tone, vigorous and elegant, and that agreeably bracing idiom is maintained throughout both symphonies. —