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LISZT: “Harmonies Poetiques et Religieuses” – Roberto Plano, p. – Decca (2 CDs)
Plano fulfills both aspects of Liszt’s Poetic and Religious Harmonies with style and fluent grace. LISZT: “Harmonies Poetiques et Religieuses” – Invocation; Ave Maria; Benediction de Dieu dans la Solitude; Pensee des Morts; Pater Noster; Hymne de l’Enfant a son Reve; Funerailles; Miserere d’apres Palestrina; Andante Lagrimoso; Cantique d’Amour (Consolation No. 3 in D-flat Major) […]
Marie et Marion [TrackList follows] – Anonymous 4 – Harmonia mundi
A beautiful recording from a well-established source, round number two from the Montpellier codex.
HANDEL: Belshazzar – Allan Clayton, tenor (Belshazzar)/ Rosemary Joshua, sop. (Nitocris)/ Caitlin Hulcup, mezzo-sop. (Cyrus)/ Iestyn Davies, countertenor (Daniel)/ Les Arts Florissants/ William Christie – Les Arts Florissants – William Christie Editions (3 CDs)
With this recording of Belshazzar, Les Arts Florissants inaugurates its own label; an auspicious debut.