Monthly Archive: August 2014
![Magma – Zühn Wöhl Ünsaï – Live 1974 (1974/2014) [TrackList follows] – MIG/Radio Bremen (2 CDs)](https://i1.wp.com/www.audaud.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Magma.jpg?resize=108%2C108&ssl=1)
Magma – Zühn Wöhl Ünsaï – Live 1974 (1974/2014) [TrackList follows] – MIG/Radio Bremen (2 CDs)
Extraterrestrial prog-rock with an earthbound sound.
PROKOFIEV: Violin Sonata No. 1 in f; Violin Sonata No. 2 in D; Five Melodies – Alina Ibragimova, v./ Steven Osborne, p. – Hyperion
Essential Russian music that responds well to the homegrown treatment.
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra: 3 Classic Albums Reissues = Works of MOZART: Horn Concertos, Clarinet Con., Flute Con., Oboe Con., Bassoon Con. – DGG (3 CDs)
Absolutely pure, unadulterated pleasure.
Wilhelm Backhaus = BEETHOVEN: Piano Sonata No. 6 in F, No. 2; Sonata No. 12; Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp Minor, “Moonlight”; BRAHMS: Piano Quintet in F Minor – Wilhelm Backhaus, p./Amadeus String Q. – Meloclassic
From two venues in France, the legendary Wilhelm Backhaus performs his Beethoven and a rare Brahms Quintet.
JANACEK: Prohadka, Presto; KODALY: Sonata for Cello; GRIEG: Cello Sonata – Danjulo Ishizaka, cello/ Shai Wosner, piano – Onyx Classics
Folk-based classics for cello and piano.
“The American String Project 2014” = TCHAIKOVSKY: Quartet No. 3 in E-flat; HAYDN: Quartet No. 61, “Fifths”; GRIEG: Holberg Suite, Mvmt. 2; BRAHMS: Quartet No. 3 in B-flat, Mvmt. 3; SHOSTAKOVICH Quartet No. 3 in F, Mvmt. 3 – American String Project/ Barry Lieberman, arranger – MSR
The American String Project closes out their Phase I with this latest offering.
WEINBERG: Symphony No. 18; Trumpet Concerto – Balio, trumpet/ St. Petersburg Chamber Choir/ St. Petersburg State Sym. Orch./ Vladimir Lande – Naxos
Weinberg beautifully recorded and performed with passion.
Sincerely, Conte – Conte Candoli quartet – Bethlehem
A wonderful initial recording from a trumpeter of both facility and rigor.
![Brazilian Guitar Quartet – Spanish Dances [TrackList follows] – DelosThe 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic = FUNCK: Suite in D Major; KLENGEL: Hymnus for 12 Cellos; BLACHER: Blues, Espagnola, Rumba philharmonica; FRANCAIX: Morning music for 12 cello soloists – Arcanta](https://i0.wp.com/www.audaud.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/SpanishGuitarQ.-12Cellisten2.jpg?resize=108%2C219&ssl=1)
Brazilian Guitar Quartet – Spanish Dances [TrackList follows] – DelosThe 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic = FUNCK: Suite in D Major; KLENGEL: Hymnus for 12 Cellos; BLACHER: Blues, Espagnola, Rumba philharmonica; FRANCAIX: Morning music for 12 cello soloists – Arcanta
Two great multiple-same-instrument ensembles of note.
![Richard Galliano – Sentimentale [TrackList follows] – Resonance Records
Richard Galliano – Richard Galliano/Nino Rota [TrackList follows] = DGG](https://i0.wp.com/www.audaud.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Galliano2.jpg?resize=122%2C243&ssl=1)
Richard Galliano – Sentimentale [TrackList follows] – Resonance Records Richard Galliano – Richard Galliano/Nino Rota [TrackList follows] = DGG
Two delightful CDs from the world’s finest jazz accordionist.
Brazilian Guitar Quartet – Spanish Dances [TrackList follows] – DelosThe 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic = FUNCK: Suite in D Major; KLENGEL: Hymnus for 12 Cellos; BLACHER: Blues, Espagnola, Rumba philharmonica; FRANCAIX: Morning music for 12 cello soloists – Arcanta
Two great multiple-same-instrument ensembles of note.
Richard Galliano – Sentimentale [TrackList follows] – Resonance Records Richard Galliano – Richard Galliano/Nino Rota [TrackList follows] = DGG
Two delightful CDs from the world’s finest jazz accordionist.
Nicholas Roth plays ROBERT SCHUMANN: Humoreske; 8 Novellettes – Blue Griffin
A true disciple of the Schumann ethos arrives in this reissue from Blue Griffin, featuring the fine art of pianist Nicholas Roth.
Audio News for August 22, 2014
CyberLink/John Schneider Studios Partnership to Support Independent Filmmakers; The Internet of Things = Big Brands; Monitor Audio System Does AirPlay, DLNA, and Hi-Res; Two Points to Keep in Mind When Downloading Hi-Res; Best Connection From Computer to DAC
![Chick Corea Trio – Trilogy [TrackList follows] – Stretch Records/ Concord Jazz](https://i0.wp.com/www.audaud.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/CoreaTrilogyXX.jpg?resize=122%2C122&ssl=1)
Chick Corea Trio – Trilogy [TrackList follows] – Stretch Records/ Concord Jazz
Corea’s latest trio outing: reinventions of classic Corea works, and some classical touches.
PHILIP GLASS: Symphony No. 1 “Low” – Sinfonieorchester Basel/Dennis Russell Davies – Orange Mt.
Vibrant new recording of this important early work.
![Leon Fleisher – All the Things You Are [TrackList follows] = Bridge](https://i2.wp.com/www.audaud.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/LeonFleisher.jpg?resize=108%2C108&ssl=1)
Leon Fleisher – All the Things You Are [TrackList follows] = Bridge
Keyboard veteran Leon Fleisher returns with a mostly left-hand-only recital; often paying homage to his own repute.
Ian Hunter – Strings Attached: A Very Special Night with Ian Hunter (2003/2014) – MIG
Former Mott the Hoople singer unplugs.
Audio News for August 19, 2014
New Benchmark Amp; 2nd Annual Twice VIP Awards; Met Deadline Could Have Darkened 2000 Theaters; Continuing Revival of Music Suppressed by the Nazi
Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young – CSNY 1974 – Live, Blu-ray+DVD (1974/2014)
Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young – the ultimate tour…
![SCHULHOFF: Concertos [TrackList follows] – Deutsches Symphonie-Orch. Berlin/ Roland Kluttig – Capriccio](https://i2.wp.com/www.audaud.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/SchulhoffConcerti.jpg?resize=108%2C108&ssl=1)
SCHULHOFF: Concertos [TrackList follows] – Deutsches Symphonie-Orch. Berlin/ Roland Kluttig – Capriccio
It looks like the time for this Dadaist/revolutionary/ jazz enthusiast composer has finally arrived.
Peggy Connelly – That Old Black Magic – Bethlehem mono
Good looks+good voice+good band+good arrangements+good songs=one album.