Monthly Archive: April 2012
Gerry Mulligan – Little Big Horn (1981) – GRP/Lancia Media Factory (vinyl) The Gerry Mulligan Quartet – What Is There To Say? (1959) – Columbia/Sony Music/ Original Record Group (45 rpm vinyl)
Two terrific Gerry Mulligan sessions on high-end vinyl—one at 45 rpm.
The Sneider Brothers – The Brockton Beat – Jawny & Bawby
An auspicious debut release…
“Die Soloflöte: Vol. 1: Barock” (Solo Flute – Baroque) = Works of MARAIS, HOTTETERE, BRAUN, TELEMANN, QUANTZ, DELUSSE & OTHERS – Mirjam Nastasi, flute – Ars
There’s some undeniably savory musical treats here, so savor them, listening to a piece or two at a time.
Katsaris plays LISZT, Vol. 1 = Hungarian Rhapsodies, Klavierstuecke, etc. – Piano 21 (2 CDs)
That Cyprien Katsaris remains one of the great seminal performers of Franz Liszt has another monumental testament in these discs, essential for the “Compleat Lisztean.”
Enoch Light, Terry Snyder and the All-Stars – Persuasive Percussion/Enoch Light – Command Records/Top Music
Influential early stereo recording hit gets a serious technological update.
LEONARDO BALADA: Caprichio No. 1 “Homage to Federico Garcia Lorca”; Capricho No. 5 “Homage to Isaac Albéniz”; A Little Night Music in Harlem; Relejos / Iberian Chamber Orchestra / José Luis Temes – Naxos
I like Balada, but I find only about half this program truly compelling.
“Levitation” = Works of EOTVOS; NIELSEN; SALLINEN – Soloists/Finnish Radio Sym./ Lintu Kamu – Alba
Three contemporary Finnish works involving solo clarinet.
Ralf Illenberger – Red Rocks Journeys – Stockfisch Records
New Age guitar is a natural fit for Arizona vibe.
Los Pájaros Perdidos (“The Lost Birds”): The South American Project – Philippe Jaroussky, countertenor/ L’Arpeggiata/ Christina Pluhar – Virgin
The performances are seductive and the sound is of audiophile quality.
Cinema Verite, Blu-ray (2011)
A fictionalized behind-the-scenes look at the making of the first Reality TV series: 1973’s An American Family.
Ernie Kovacs – The ABC Specials (1961-62/2012)
One of the five DVDs from the earlier Kovacs set now available separately.
SCHUBERT: The Piano Trios; Arpeggione Sonata in A Minor; Notturno in E-flat Major – Kalichstein, p./ Laredo, violin/ Robinson, cello – Bridge (2 CDs)
“Scintillating” serves as an appropriate epithet for this entire set devoted to Schubert’s piano trios and assembled chamber works, played with ardor and informed intellect in every bar.
Audio News for April 10, 2012
Embattled Olympus Looking for Capital Alliances; Sony Mobile Devices Get Music Streaming Capability; 1080p Resolution Added to Apple TV; Online Opera-Writing Competition
Lynne Arriale, solo piano – Solo – Motéma
Pianist Lynne Arriale brings articulation and artistic expression to familiar works on her first solo venture.
![EMI Classics Digital Debut Series (downloads only) = Paul Appleby, tenor; Sean Lee, violin; Conrad Tao, piano [iTunes]](https://www.audaud.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/3Pianists-Juilliard.jpg)
EMI Classics Digital Debut Series (downloads only) = Paul Appleby, tenor; Sean Lee, violin; Conrad Tao, piano [iTunes]
A new series of medium-play downloads devoted to promising new Juilliard musicians.
EINOJUHANI RAUTAVAARA: Cello Concerto No. 2; Modificata; Percussion Concerto – Truls Mørk, cello/Colin Currie, percussion/Helsinski Philharmonic Orch./John Storgårds – Ondine
Two sides of Rautavaara’s genius revealed.
Herwig/Beirach/DeJohnette – The Tip Of The Sword – RadJazz Music
Trombonist connects on this unusual trio recording.
Santana Greatest Hits – Live At Montreux, Blu-ray (2011-2012)
Legendary guitarist electrifies the Montreux audience in a long program.
Peter Katin plays CHOPIN = Sonatas/Waltzes/Nocturne/Fantasie – rp music
The berries and the laurels to Peter Katin’s assembled renditions of Chopin, extending some thirty years.
BEETHOVEN: Cello Sonatas, Vol. II: G Minor; C Major; Horn Sonata – Bjorn Solum, cello/ Steinar Granmo Nilsen, natural horn/ Kristin Fossheim, fortepiano – 2L
Sound is incomparably rich and fine in 5.1 surround, and no less fine but somewhat less rich in hi-res stereo.
Andrew Swift – Swift Kick – D Clef Records
With some big time help from talented friends…
Keb’ Mo’ – Suitcase – Epic /Pure Pleasure Records – audiophile vinyl
Who says you can’t have happy blues?
Stereotypes Audio
Cembal d’amour
Pure Pleasure / Speakers Corner
Cedille
