In “Dance”, Guitarist Jason Vieaux and the Escher Quartet give a carefully programmed album, which includes old and contemporary pieces.
Tag: Chamber
Review: “Romance” – Isata Kanneh-Mason Plays Clara Schumann
Isata Kanneh-Mason presents a varied program of Clara Schumann’s music with piano, celebrating the famous pianist and composer’s bicentenary.
Review: “Quasi Morendo” – Brahms Clarinet Quintet et al. – Reto Bieri, Clarinet, Meta4 Quartet
Clarinetist Reto Bieri and the Meta4 Quartet perform Brahms’ Clarinet Quintet and contemporary clarinet works.
Double Review: Beethoven – Cello Sonatas – Marc Coppey, Leonard Elschenbroich
Two new versions is of Beethoven’s complete Cello Sonatas reviewed: Leonard Elschenbroich with Alexei Grynyuk on Onyx, and Marc Coppey with Peter Laul on Audite
Review: Janáček and Ligeti String Quartets – Belcea Quartet
The Belcea Quartet gives a transparent perspective to few of the chamber masterpieces of the 20th century.
Review: “Edge of Youth” – Janet Sung – Violin
Violinist Janet Sung presents an original program for her debut album, with familiar and new, unfamiliar works.
Brahms – A Beginners Guide
One of the Romantic era’s greatest composers, Brahms masterfully combined classical traditions with rich, innovative harmonies. Explore The Classic Review’s guide with top recommended recordings.
Review: Franck – Piano Solo Pieces, Piano Quintet – Michel Dalberto
Michel Dalberto plays César Franck’s “Prelude, Choral & Fugue”, “Prelude, Aria & Finale” and the Piano Quintet with The Novus Quartet
Review: Britten – Complete String Quartets – Doric String Quartet
The Doric String Quartet perform britten’s 3 string quartets, along with the English composer’s Divertimenti and Fantasies by Purcell.
Review: “Something in Between” – Trio Zadig (Bernstein, Ravel, Attahir)
The Zadig Trio perform Ravel’s Piano Trio and arrangements of Candid and West Side Story by Bernstein. Also included: a contemporary piece by Benjamin Attahir.