Monthly Archive: August 2014

Harp Music of Debussy, Charriere, Thomas, d’Almivare and Blank [TrackList follows] – Duo-harpists Geneviève Chevallier and Christine Fleischmann – VDE-Gallo (Gall)

Lovely assortment by Swiss harp duo Chevallier and Fleischmann.

by John Sunier/ August 29, 2014/ Classical CD Reviews/

Virtuoso Oscar Shumsky receives a generous part of his long overdue tribute as a master violinist of extraordinary range and …

by John Sunier/ August 29, 2014/ Classical Reissue Reviews/

A reconstruction of the 1889 premiere for a liturgical setting.

by John Sunier/ August 29, 2014/ SACD & Other Hi-Res Reviews/

Some of the best symphonic scores for Hitchcock movies, including some first recordings.

by Audiophile Audition/ August 27, 2014/ Classical CD Reviews/

Hristo Kazakov concludes a brace of fine Debussy Preludes albums.

by John Sunier/ August 27, 2014/ Classical CD Reviews/

Bold and gutsy, this latest outing from Prohaska sets a new bar.

by John Sunier/ August 27, 2014/ Classical CD Reviews/

Hang on to your seat! At nearly four minutes faster than most Mendelssohn recordings, Hoopes is in a hurry. Adams …

by John Sunier/ August 26, 2014/ Classical CD Reviews/

Excellent performances and sonics distinguish this fine trio of works by the Swedish composer, conductor and pianist.

by John Sunier/ August 26, 2014/ SACD & Other Hi-Res Reviews/

Harman Seminar: “The Science of Loudspeaker-Room Calibration”; DGG Starts World’s First Classical Label Streaming App; Denon First with Dolby Atmos …

by John Sunier/ August 26, 2014/ Audio News/

This is an album that captures the ear and the imagination of the listener.

by John Sunier/ August 26, 2014/ Jazz CD Reviews/