Naxos
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Their gusto in tackling Brian’s complex, often cryptic but rewarding scores is very winning. All the music here shows the old maverick forging ahead from epic breadth to extreme compression,... —
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Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38
Matthew Best (bass), Sarah Fryer (mezzo soprano), William Kendall (tenor)
Bournemouth Symphony Chorus, Waynflete Singers Choir, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, David Hill
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Special offer. Wagner: Das Rheingold
Derek Welton (bass-baritone), Thomas Blondelle, Markus Brück (baritone), Andrew Harris, Tobias Kehrer, Annika Schlicht, Jacquelyn Stucker, Flurina Stucki, Deutsche Oper Berlin (opera company), Sir Donald Runnicles, Donald Runnicles
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Fine performances. —
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Caldara: Christmas Cantata
David Arnot (tenor), Christopher Dawes (organ), Linda Dayiantis-Straub (soprano), Mary Enid Haines (soprano), Jennifer Lane (mezzo-soprano)
Aradia Ensemble, Kevin Mallon
This Canadian performance is fresh and lively, with four excellent soloists —
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Beethoven - Piano Trios Volume 1
Nina Tichman (piano), Ida Bieler (violin) & Maria Kliegel (cello)
Xyrion Trio
[The Xyrion Trio] are terrific musicians….They play with flawless ensemble, subtle phrasing, and great rhythmic energy-- essential for Beethoven. What struck me most of all was their wonderful... —
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Rossini: Stabat Mater
Carlo Colombara (bass), Patrizia Pace (soprano), Gloria Scalchi (contralto), Antonino Siragusa (tenor)
Hungarian State Opera Orchestra, Hungarian State Opera Chorus, Pier Giorgio Morandi
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Special offer. American Classics - William Bolcom
Complete Works for Cello
Norman Fischer (cello), Jeanne Kierman (piano) & Andrea Moore (timpani)
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Beethoven: Missa Solemnis in D major, Op. 123
Lori Phillips (soprano), Robynne Redmon (mezzo-soprano), James Taylor (tenor), Jay Baylon (bass)
Nashville Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, Kenneth Schermerhorn
