KURTAG: Kafka Fragments – Tony Arnold, soprano/ Movses Pogossian, violin – Bridge CD + DVD
Published on June 19, 2009
The third available recording of Kurtag’s masterpiece is a worthy one. |
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J. S. BACH: Complete Unaccompanied Sonatas and Partitas; BRICE PAUSET: Contrapartita – David Grimal, violin – Naïve Ambrosie
Published on June 03, 2009
Wonderfully independent and persuasive readings in great sound marred only by aberrant programming. |
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Silvia Marcovici, Vol. I = Works of BEETHOVEN, TCHAIKOVSKY, SAINT-SAENS, LALO, BRUCH & BARTOK - Doremi 2 CDs + DVD
Published on May 25, 2009
Marcovici demonstrates her imposing platform presence which might invoke tropic nights with Hedy Lamarr. |
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The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Time Out - 3-disc Legacy Edition: Disc 1 - Orig. Time Out (1959); Disc 2 - Brubeck Quartet live at Newport, Disc 3 - DVD, Interview, Historic B&W footage of the Quartet on TV, Interactive piano lesson - Columbia/Legacy
Published on May 24, 2009
This is one of three specially-reconfigured album sets celebrating Jazz’s Greatest Year - 1959. |
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Johnny Cash’s America - Special 2-disc set: Full-length documentary DVD + Soundtrack CD - Columbia/Legacy
Published on March 10, 2009
Even if you’re not a country music fan, this film is just as required viewing as the fine recent feature film on Cash. |
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Homage - Works highlighting various collectors' violins and violas - James Ehnes, violin & viola - Onyx CD + DVD
Published on March 01, 2009
A showcase for one of the finest string collections in the world |
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Lee Shaw Trio – Live in Graz – CD Recorded at Café Stockwerk, Graz, Austria (77:23) + DVD (4:3 color) of live concert, bonus tracks, photos and interviews with Lee Shaw – ARC
Published on February 26, 2009
This long overdue tribute to a great pianist belongs in every jazz collection. |
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Jon Burr Band - Just Can’t Wait - Live at Birdland DVD + Bennett Studio Sessions CD set JBQ Media
Published on January 25, 2009
A fine Birdland video concert, but too many vocals and vocalists. |
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The Loeki Files - Amsterdam Loeki Stardust (Recorder) Quartet and friends, 1978-2008 - Channel Classics CD + DVD
Published on January 13, 2009
A 30-year aural and visual sampler of the world's leading recorder quartet |
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RAMEAU: “La Pantomime” - Harpsichord Pieces - Skip Sempé and Olivier Fortin, harpsichords - Paradizo CD + DVD
Published on January 10, 2009
A pleasure to see the two harpsichordists in action and the lovely 18th century instruments. |
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Mats/Morgan Band - Heat Beats Live - Cuneiform Rune
Published on January 06, 2009
DualDisc of fusionistic progressive jazz/pop |
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Mission Road – Chanticleer – Warner Classics CD + Bonus DVD
Published on December 15, 2008
Chanticleer returns to its roots after 30 years |
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Rod Stewart – The Definitive Rod Stewart – Warner Brothers (2 CDs + DVD)
Published on December 02, 2008
If you want definitive Rod Stewart, this Warner Brothers package comes up short. |
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Christian Scott – Live at Newport - Concord Jazz (CD + DVD)
Published on November 24, 2008
Christian Scott continues his jazz journey |
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David Nadien: The Legendary Violinist, Vol. Four = Works of RAVEL, GLAZOUNOV, TCHAIKOVSKY, SAINT-SAENS - Cembal d'amour CD + interview DVD
Published on November 18, 2008
Nadien, who plays in the Heifetz style, has a cult-like status among cognescenti who savor marvelous fiddlers. |
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US AN’THEM - A Collection of National Anthems arr. by Garry Dial & Terre Roche - CD + video DVD - dialroche.com
Published on October 30, 2008
Some are lovely expressions of pride in their particular country without putting down other countries. |
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Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band - Act Your Age - Immergent Records
Published on October 28, 2008
A packed package of big band goodies, videos + 5.1 surround audios |
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Edgar Meyer & Chris Thile – Deluxe Edition – Nonesuch Records CD + DVD
Published on October 21, 2008
Innovative and energetic music from two of the best acoustic musicians of our times in a CD and DVD combo. |
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SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 4 – Chicago Symphony Orchestra/ Bernard Haitink – CSO-Resound CD + DVD
Published on October 18, 2008
The accompanying DVD presents the CSO’s series “Beyond The Score,” which features CSO principals and actors who narrate a travelogue of sorts. |
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NINA SIMONE - To Be Free: The Nina Simone Story - Sony Legacy (4 disc set incl. 1 DVD)
Published on October 09, 2008
Uses tracks from albums she made for Bethlehem, Colpix, Philips, RCA, CTI and Elektra - 51 audio tracks in total. |
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An intriguing concept session from jazz piano maestro McCoy Tyner.
Published on October 05, 2008
The concept here is to put the leader in a wide-ranging context of top drawer guitarists (and one banjo player). |
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“Cameron Carpenter, organ - Revolutionary” - Works of CHOPIN, BACH, ELLINGTON, DUPRE, HOROWITZ, CARPENTER - Telarc SACD + DVD
Published on September 24, 2008
Welcome to Cameron Carpenter, whose heroes are Liberace, Nureyev and David Bowie - not E. Power Biggs. |
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Billy Joel: "The Stranger," 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition – Billy Joel, piano and vocals/ Richie Cannata, sax and keys/ Doug Stegmeyer, bass/ Liberty DeVitto, drums/ Howie Emerson, guitars – Sony Legacy 2CDs + DVD
Published on August 27, 2008
The remastered CDs sound about as good as the previously-issued SACD. |
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ELGAR: Organ Sonata No.1 in G (Op. 28) - James Lancelot, Organ of Durham Cathedral - stereo DVD + CD Durham Media Academy
Published on August 17, 2008
Lancelot brings out all the colours of the fine organ of Durham Cathedral, demonstrating the various solo stops to the listener’s advantage. |
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Renaud Garcia-Fons Trio - Arcoluz - DVD + CD Live Recording - Enja/Justin Time
Published on August 07, 2008
An extraordinary bassist who plays more often with his bow than plucking his instrument. |
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