Hyperion
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Beethoven: Septet & Sextet
Christoph Marks (cello), Jonathan Williams (horn), Marieke Blankestijn (violin), Richard Hosford (clarinet), Robin O'Neill (bassoon), Roger Tapping (viola), Stephen Williams (doublebass), Jane Atkins (viola), Iris Juda (violin), Pip Eastop (horn), The Gaudier Ensemble
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Marvellous stuff and quite impeccably recorded —
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Vivaldi - Sacred Music 3
Susan Gritton, Catrin Wyn-Davies (sopranos), Catherine Denley (alto), Charles Daniels (tenor), Neal Davies, Michael George (basses)
King's Consort, Robert King
Here are two of Vivaldi's most extended and impressive psalm settings. These are the singlechoir Dixit Dominus, RV595 (Psalm 110), and double-choir Beatus vir, RV597 (Psalm 112).
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Abundance of melodic appeal and inventiveness. Bortkiewicz seems incapable of writing unattractive music so one is able to derive pleasure from the pieces here. I shall certainly look forward... —
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The programme showcases [Brumel's] heterogenous style...and the group's radiant sound - superbly captured in the open, silvery recording - illuminates the multiple texts of this glittering musical... —
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William Lloyd Webber: Piano music, chamber music & songs
John Mark Ainsley (tenor), Ian Brown (piano)
The Nash Ensemble
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Taken on his own terms Weiner is a composer of much personality and spirit. There's a self-confidence to both his sonatas that is very appealing and he certainly demands much of both players...as... —
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Martinu - The complete music for violin and orchestra Volume 4
Bohuslav Matoušek (violin)
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Hogwood
In these beautifully recorded performances, both Christopher Hogwood and Bohuslav Matoušek have a profound understanding of Martinu's style and the Czech Philharmonic response with radiant playing… —
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