Naxos
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This doesn't distract from Janos Sebestyen's elegant phrasing and fine technique. —
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J. Strauss II: Waltzes, Polkas, Marches And Overtures, Vol. 4
Polish State Philharmonic Orchestra, Katowice, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra, Kosice, Ondrej Lenard, Alfred Walter, Oliver Dohnanyi
... first-rate performances, ... there is elegance and effervescence aplenty, and no shortage of charm. —
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Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme & other works for cello
Maria Kliegel (cello)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Markson
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Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker Ballet, Op. 71 (Excerpts)
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ondrej Lenard
The playing has plenty of zest and vitality. —
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Debussy: Images, Le Martyre de Saint Sébastien, Marche Écossaise
Belgian Radio and Television Philharmonic Orchestra, Alexander Rahbari
Rahbari is a sensitive and perceptive Debussian. —
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Donald Johanos.... revels in all this. —
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Vivaldi: Trio Sonata for Violin, Lute and Basso Continuo in C major, RV 82, etc.
Dagoberto Linhares (guitar)
Camerata Cassovia, Johannes Wildner
An extremely well-balanced and equally well-performed programme. —
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Beethoven: Cello Sonata No. 4 in C major, Op. 102 No. 1, etc.
Jeno Jando (piano), Csaba Onczay (cello)
These two Hungarians bring plenty of vigour and passion as well as tenderness to the performances. —
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Bach: Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott & Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben
Istvan Gati (bass), Ingrid Kertesi (soprano), Jozsef Mukk (tenor), Judit Nemeth (alto)
Hungarian Radio Chorus, Budapest Failoni Chamber Orchestra, Matyas Antal
Naxos include here four of Bach's most celebrated and accessible cantatas. The performances are far removed in character from the complete Harnoncourt and Leonhardt edition on Teldec; women... —
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Bach: Coffee Cantata & Peasant Cantata
Istvan Gati (bass), Ingrid Kertesi (soprano), Jozsef Mukk (tenor)
Budapest Failoni Chamber Orchestra, Matyas Antal
