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José Serebrier: Symphony No. 1
Gary Karr (double bass), David Daly (jazz bass), Matt King, Sacha Johnson (percussion), Duncan Riddell (violin), Ellen Marsden (cor anglais) & Simon Callow (narrator), Philippe Quint (violin)
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, José Serebrier
Serebrier gets back to his roots in a couple of agreeable tangos but the First Symphony is a fascinating document from a teenage composer. —
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The performances, as led by Penderecki student Antoni Wit, are lusty and vigorous. It is easy to imagine that the National Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra plays this music with the same personal... —
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You can really hear the members of the Tippett Quartet listening keenly to each other as they weave their seemingly effortless magic [in the Lutoslawski]. A much recorded piece, but this is... —
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Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
Orion Weiss (piano), John Fullam (clarinet)
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta
The orchestral contribution is lively and idiomatic, with jazzy clarinet and trumpet. The solo playing is clean and clear, but I would also describe it as thoughtful and careful...Recommendable... —
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Malipiero: Fantasie di ogni giorno, Passacaglie & Concerti
Orchestra sinfonica di Roma, Francesco La Vecchia
La Vecchia conducts committed and beautifully paced readings of these often quizzical scores and gets full and wholehearted support from his orchestra. This very fine release is yet another... —
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Wolf-Ferrari: Il Segreto
Àngel Òdena (baritone), Judith Howarth (soprano), Oviedo Filarmonía, Friedrich Haider
...a lively finale, everything excellently played by the Oviedo Filarmonia. At Naxos’ affordable price no one should be disappointed with this issue. —
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Smetana: Festive Symphony, The Bartered Bride & Overture and Dances
Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Darrell Ang
The attractive, well-crafted music is played here by the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Darrell Ang. The album also includes a recording of the sparkling overture and three lively... —
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