Monthly Archive: March 2014
Legendary Conductors of the Boston Symphony Orchestra (5-DVD set) (2013)
A fine historical look at one of America’s greatest orchestras.
“Gaslini” Giorgio Gaslini: The Complete Remastered Original Recordings – Black Saint/Soul Note (11 CDs set)
The jazz side of a musical polymath.
The Cory Weeds Quintet Featuring Steve Davis – Let’s Go! – Cellar Live
A straight-ahead band with a collective sense of commitment to the music.
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Yo-Yo Ma: A Playlist Without Borders – Yo-Yo ma cond. The Silk Road Ensemble [TrackList follows] – Sony Masterworks
Improvised World Music from Yo-Yo Ma and his Silk Road.
MAHLER: Ruckert-Lieder; SIBELIUS: Six Lieder, Op. 50; BRAHMS: Two Songs; SCHUBERT: Three Songs – Julia Morgan, mezzo-sop./ Amanda Johnston, p./ Jody Davenport, viola (Brahms) – MSR Classics
This album promises a little more than it delivers, but the promise is great.
“Zia” = HARRISON, FRANK, VALI, EVANGELISTA – Del Sol String Quartet – Sono LuminusJEREMY BECK: String Quartets = San Gabriel, Nevsky & Da Kappo String Quartets – Innova
The string quartet is alive and well and in some circles, at least, still tonal and highly rhythmic.
“Zia” = HARRISON, FRANK, VALI, EVANGELISTA – Del Sol String Quartet – Sono LuminusJEREMY BECK: String Quartets = San Gabriel, Nevsky & Da Kappo String Quartets – Innova
The string quartet is alive and well and in some circles, at least, still tonal and highly rhythmic.
MAHLER: Das Lied von der Erde cond. by Neeme Jarvi, Blu-ray (2013)
Neeme Jarvi takes control of a very noted Swiss orchestra.
TORBJORN DYRUD: Out of Darkness—the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ – Soloists/ Nidaros Cath. Choir/ Vivianne Sydnes – 2L Pure Audio Blu-ray + SACD
This spectacular recording ushers in a new voice in passion plus expression, enhancing a genre with new ideas and solemnity.
Audio News for March 7, 2014
DTS Measures Pleasure Potential of Audio; The “Always-On Consumer”; SanDisk Releases 128GB MicroSD Card
RACHMANINOV: The Transcriptions = of works by RIMSKY-KORSAKOV, KREISLER, MUSSORGSKY, SCHUBERT, BIZET, BACH, Etc. – Howard Shelley, p. – Helios
Howard Shelley imbues virtuosity of expression and salon intimacy on these Rachmaninov transcriptions, extending through the composer’s creative life.
Song of a Czech = Works of DVORAK & JANACEK – Cantus – Cantus
Unusual but worthy repertory captures the spirit of an age shared by two composers.
Do You Dream in Color? = RODRIGO: Six Songs; FAURE: Four Songs; BRUCE ADOLPHE: Do You Dream in Color?; NOAM SIVAN: n the Mountains of Jerusalem – Laurie Rubin, mezzo-sop./ Marija Stroke & Noam Sivan, piano – Bridge
A stunningly effective recital from a mezzo with a superb voice and communicative abilities.
Pete Mills – Sweet Shadow – Cellar Live
A solid outing from a substantial band.
Rob Derke and the NYJAZZ Quartet – Blue Divide – Zoho
A jazz journey which stretches from social unrest to personal growth; and from present-day conflict to hopeful future.
Contemporary Music for Guitar = ILKKA TURTA: Etudes I-X; LEO BROUWER: El Decameron Negro; TOSHIO HOSOKAWA: Two Japanese Songs – Ilkka Turta, guitar – MSR Classics
Excellent pieces played to perfection in rather muddied sound.
Jazz & The Philharmonic (2014)
A superb concert that ably mixes the genres of classical and jazz and should appeal to almost everyone.
GEORGE WALKER: Mass; other works; BRAHMS: Concerto for Piano No. 2 – eorge Walker, p./Baltimore Sym./Eastman Philharmonia/Hanson/ others – Albany
Fine music marred by a bad recording.
Troubadour & the Nightingale = Works of RAVEL, SAYAT-NOVA & KRADJIAN – Isabel Bayrakdarian, sop./ Manitoba Ch. Orch./ Anne Manson – MCO Records
Spectacular music and singing—that’s it.
DEBUSSY: Pelléas et Mélisande (complete opera), Blu-ray (2013)
A fine production of Debussy’s only and fairly action-less opera that was a reaction against those of Wagner.
HANS VON BÜLOW, Vol. 2 = Mazurka-Fantaisie, Op. 13; Elfenjagd, Op. 14; Mazurka-Impromptu, Op. 4; Invitation à la Polka; Chant Polonais (alla Mazurka); Trois Valses caractéristiques; Königsmarsch – Mark Anderson, p. – Nimbus Records
Mark Anderson is an imposing pianist and clearly believes in this music. And at his best, von Bülow will charm you.
HANS VON BÜLOW, Vol. 2 – Mazurka-Fantaisie, Op. 13; Elfenjagd, Op. 14; Mazurka-Impromptu, Op. 4; Invitation à la Polka; Chant Polonais (alla Mazurka); Trois Valses caractéristiques; Königsmarsch – Mark Anderson, p. – Nimbus Records
Mark Anderson is an imposing pianist and clearly believes in this music. And at his best, von Bülow will charm you.
Stereotypes Audio
Cembal d’amour
Pure Pleasure / Speakers Corner
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