Monthly Archive: October 2010
Jeremy Siskind – Simple Songs For When The World Seems Strange – BJURecords
New jazz star takes center stage with a promising debut.
CHOPIN: Sonata in G Minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 65; Prelude in A Minor, Op. 28 No. 2; Nocturne in G Major; Prelude in E Minor, Op. 28 No. 4; other Nocturnes, Waltzes – Ophélie Gaillard, cello / Edna Stern, piano – Aparte
Gaillard’s Francesco Grofriller cello and Stern’s Pleyel grand piano—and their finely judged playing—help emphasize the careful balance Chopin achieved in the Sonata.
Audio News for October 13, 2010
Complaints About 3D Demos; Sensio Licenses Its Advanced 3D Technology to Semiconductor Maker; Mobile Fidelity Reissues Classic McCartney 7” 45; Soprano Joan Sutherland Dies
The Secret of Kells, Blu-ray + DVD (2010)
The beautiful graphics and art of the film will appeal to adults while the story is sure to capture the youngsters.
Cyrus Chestnut Trio – Journeys – Jazz Legacy Productions
With Journeys, pianist Cyrus Chestnut presents what he terms his first true trio album.
BERLIOZ: Symphonie Fantastique; BEETHOVEN: Leonore Overture No. 2 – Philharmonia Orchestra/ Esa-Pekka Salonen – Signum Classics
Esa-Pekka Salonen has suddenly become a man worth watching and listening to.
Tiberghien plays CHOPIN = 13 Mazurkas; Scherzo No. 1 in B Minor, Op. 20; Nocturne in C Minor, Op 48, No. 1; Polonaise-Fantasie in A-flat Major, Op. 61 – Cedric Tiberghien, piano – Harmonia mundi
An extraordinary recital of rarified Chopin, a true salon experience by a young devotee with a natural gift for Chopin’s especial nuances.
Chris Donnelly, solo piano – Solo – Alma
On his first solo venture, Canadian pianist Chris Donnelly proves he is insightful, inventive and an accomplished performer and composer.
BRAHMS: 7 Fantasien, Op. 116; 3 Intermezzi, Op. 117; Variations on a Theme of Haydn, Op. 56b – Christopher Atzinger, piano/Kathryn Ananda-Owens, piano – MSR Classics
Strong, assertive late Brahms mixed with his innate classicism and poetic reticence in a rewarding recital from Christopher Atzinger.
Lindsey Horner – Undiscovered Country – ArtistShare
Multi-instrumentalist delivers a folk jazz gem.
Mad Max, Blu-ray + DVD (1980/2010)
Porn for guys who dig fast cars
Jazz Mafia – Brass, Bows, and Beats – a hip-hop symphony by ADAM THEIS – Jazz Mafia
All over the map…in a good way.
Koussevitzky conducts TCHAIKOVSKY = Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 36; Waltz from Serenade for Strings, OP. 48; Serenade in C for Strings, Op. 48 – Boston Symphony Orchestra/Serge Koussevitzky – Pristine Audio
Koussevitzky’s 1949 Tchaikovsky readings–monumental, inspired, brilliantly colored–here restored in burnished sound.
“Late Dates with MOZART” = Sonata in B-flat Major for Piano and Violin, K. 454; Sonata in E-flat Major for Piano and Violin, K. 481; Sonata in A Major for Piano and Violin, K. 526 – Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio, violin /James Winn, piano – MSR Classics
These dates with Mozart go very well; the pair seem to hit it off together.
“The Heart of Invention: Piano Trios by HAYDN” = Piano Trio No. 25, Op. 75 No. 1; Piano Trio No. 26, Op. 75 No. 2; Piano Trio No. 24, Op. 73 No. 3; Piano Trio No. 22, Op. 73 No. 1 – Trio Goya – Chaconne
These performances are carefully tailored to the character of each of the trios, but I find the overall sound a bit over-bright and edgy.
Matt Jorgensen – Tattooed by Passion (Music inspired by the paintings of Dale Chisman) – Origin Records
A very special auditory experience provided by Matt Jorgensen….
Clayton Brothers – The New Song and Dance – ArtistShare
Dancing with the Claytons….
The Darjeeling Limited, Blu-ray (2007/2010)
Elements of Renoir’s “The River” and Cassavetes’ “Husbands”?
Bobby Watson & The UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance Concert Jazz Orchestra – The Gates BBQ Suite – Lafiya Music
Barbeque and soulful jazz – a winning combination.
VIKTOR KALABIS: Piano Concerto No. 1; Sym. No. 4; Two Worlds; Sym. No. 5; Ch. Music for Strings; Divertimento for Winds; String Quartet No. 2; Canonic Inventions; Sonata for Violin and Harpsichord; Trio; Sonata for Trombone & Piano – MSR (3 CDs)
A royal feast of music from one of the most important Czech composers of the second half of the twentieth century.
The Cookers – Warriors – JLP
In the kitchen with The Cookers…
Audio News for October 8, 2010
Digital May Dominate But Analog Isn’t Dead; Cassette Speakers; Apple Could Revolutionize Networked Audio
Stereotypes Audio
Cembal d’amour
Pure Pleasure / Speakers Corner
Cedille
