Monthly Archive: September 2018
The Jamie Saft Quartet – Blue Dream – RareNoise
Blues and more from pianist Jamie Saft and his new quartet.
Editorial for September, 2018
Giuseppe Verdi — Otello and Rigoletto Delos records presents Dmitri Hvorostovsky, acclaimed baritone, performing the lead role in Rigoletto, in this two CD set. This is accompanied with Pentatone’s release of Otello, under the baton of Lawrence Foster, with Nikolai Schukoff and Melody Moore and Nikolai Schukoff in the lead roles, Otello and Desdemona. To enter in the drawing for these operatic releases, merely fill out the form here: Register to win. AUDIOPHILE AUDITION began as a local program in San Francisco and then in 1985 as a weekly national radio series hosted by John Sunier, and aired for 13½ years on up to 200 public radio and commercial stations. In September 1998 its web site for program listings was expanded to this free Internet publication. September 2018 is our 234th issue! All disc reviews are added thru the month as written and received, often daily, amounting to nearly 100 a month. The Home Page lists the latest published reviews. Vinyls, Pure Audio Blu-rays and other hi-res formats are included in the SACD/Hi-Res Section. We are staying with physical discs rather than downloads. The site has been redesigned and improved. Please let us know if you find any errors. […]
Charles Pillow Large Ensemble – Electric Miles – MAMA
A new spin on Miles Davis’ electric period.
Dave Holland – Uncharted Territories – Dare2Records
Four, three, and two-way spontaneity.
Artur Bodanzky conducts = Works by WAGNER; MOZART; BERLIOZ; STRAUSS; OFFENBACH – Berlin State Opera Orchestra – Pristine Audio
Mark Obert-Thorn restores the commercial recordings of Artur Bodaznky, who for a generation dominated the German MET repertory.
Skúli Sverrisson & Bill Frisell – Strata – Newvelle Records
A match made in string heaven…
American Romantics = DVORAK: “American”; SIROTA: “American Pilgrimage”; BARBER: Adagio for Strings – American String Quartet
The American String Quartet celebrates its 45th anniversary with a musical tour of our “national” identities.
BYRD: Motets – The Choir of King’s College/ Stephen Cleobury
Energetic and upfront, an exciting and somewhat different vision of the Byrd motets.
HAYDN: Piano Sonata; RACHMANINOFF: Corelli Variations; LISZT: Paganini Etudes – Jooyoung Kim – MSR
An excellent recital of superb depth.
The Music Treasury for 9 September 2018—Pianist Cyprian Katsaris
Cyprien Katsaris, pianist French-Cypriot piano virtuoso Cyprien Katsaris (b. 1951) warrants re-consideration this Sunday evening, given his startling audacity and gift for instant improvisation over a huge repertory in a variety of musical styles. Our guest on tonight’s broadcast is Francis Romano, former President of the Gyorgy Cziffra Society and commentator on our tribute to Cziffra. Mr. Romano will provide commentary on the performances in tonight’s program, which reveal Katsaris as a virtuoso of the “golden age” tradition, when pianists consistently impressed their individual sound and style upon their chosen repertory. Presented by Dr Gary Lemco on KZSU, or kzsu.stanford.edu, from 19:00 to 21:00, PDT. Bach-Katsaris: Badinerie Chopin: Waltz in C# minor, Military Polonaise Scherzo #1 in B minor, Op. 20 Liszt: Trauer Vorspiel und Trauermarsch, Benediction To God In His Solitude, Weinen Klagen Variations Beethoven-Liszt : “Eroica” 4th movement Rachmaninoff-Leyetchkiss Suite Khachaturian: Adagio from Sparicus, Sabre Dance
CÉSAR FRANCK: The Organ Works – Ben van Oosten, organ – MDG
This is a valuable compendium of Franck’s organ music, including works that will be new to most. While perhaps the interpretations of the greatest pieces may not rival the best versions available, it is a very worthwhile collection for any library.
“Seven Words from the Cross” – Skylark – Sono Luminus
An intriguing and moving thematic program in great sound!
Lionel LOUEKE: The Journey – Aparté
Loueke returns to his African roots in eclectic session showcasing his singing and composition.
HOFF trio – Polarity – L2 Pure Audio Blu-Ray
State of the art L2 sound provides new standard in immersive listening experience of cool Nordic piano trio!
John Abercrombie Quartet – Up And Coming – ECM Records
ECM releases late jazz guitarist’s wonderful finale.
DEBUSSY: Preludes –Terry Lynn Hudson – MSR Classics
Warm and ingratiating, this recording deserves a sympathetic hearing.
John Williams at the Movies – Dallas Winds – Reference Recordings
If you are a wind band fanatic, this is what you have been waiting for!
Antonio VIVALDI: Sonatas for Cello and Basso Continuo – Jean-Guihen Queyras – Harmonia mundi
Vivaldi’s Cello Sonatas—Baroque chamber works of intimacy and finesse played to perfection!
Freddie Hubbard/Stanley Turrentine – In Concert Volume One & Two – CTI Records/Speakers Corner
Inspirational 1973 all-star concert gets new life on re-mastered vinyl!
Cecile McLorin Salvant – The Window – Mack Avenue Records
A shooting star jazz vocalist- blending fireworks with a sly vulnerability…
MOZART: Violin Sonatas, Vol. 5 – Alina Ibragimova, Cédric Tiberghien – Hyperion
The series finally completed—and superb!
The South Florida Jazz Orchestra – Are We Still Dreaming—The Music of Gary Lindsay – Summit Records
This is an orchestra with a distinct and assured sound!
Stereotypes Audio
Cembal d’amour
Pure Pleasure / Speakers Corner
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