Naxos
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Hofmann, L: Violin Concerto in B flat major, Badley Bb1, etc.
Tim Hugh (cello), Lorraine McAslan (violin)
Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
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Hummel, J: Bassoon Concerto, W23, etc.
Claudio Gonella (bassoon), Diego Dini-Ciacci (oboe), Mario Finotti (cello), Fabrizio Meloni (clarinet), Andrea Pecolo (violin), Luca Ranieri (viola)
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An impassioned performance. —
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The Eder's sound is warm and polished, with excellent blend and intonation. —
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Prokofiev: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 5, Lieutenant Kijé Suite
Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Stephen Gunzenhauser
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Berlioz: Les Francs-juges Overture, Op. 3, etc.
Igor Gruppman (violin), Rivka Golani (viola)
San Diego Symphony Orchestra, Yoav Talmi
The San Diego Symphony are an excellent orchestra, impressive in every department, and Talmi is a sympathetic interpreter...[Igor Grupmann] gloriously rich and true of tone in every register... —
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Special offer. Strauss, J, II: Eine Nacht in Venedig
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Nicolai Gedda, Erich Kunz, Karl Dönch, Peter Klein, Emmy Loose & Hanna Ludwig
Philharmonia Orchestra and Chorus, Otto Ackermann
[On the original 1955 release] A Night in Venice (1883), with the canals running with schmaltz and many a German joke about macaroni and La donna being mobile,may put off the ultra austere,... —
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Great Singers - Lotte Lehmann
Lieder Recordings Volume 3 (1941)
Lotte Lehmann (soprano), Bruno Walter (piano), Paul Ulanowsky (piano)
Lehmann remains one of the few female singers to have attempted the 'male' cycles Dichterliebe and Winterreise (nine songs only). Her moving interpretations are essential listening, and in... —
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