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Review: Arc I – Orion Weiss, Piano
The first of a tripartite series, Orion Weiss' new release presents the iconic works of three pre-WWI composers: Granados, Janáček, and Scriabin.
Twentieth Century
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Review: Messiaen – Vingt Regards sur l’Enfant-Jésus – Bertrand Chamayou, Piano
Bertrand Chamayou tackles Messiaen's iconic Vingt Regards sur L'Enfant-Jésus and additional works by Takemitsu, Murail, and others.
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Review: Préludes, Interludes, Postludes – Jan Michiels, Piano
Pianist Jan Michiels performa preludes and other works by Chopin, Debussy, Ligeti, and Kurtàg on period instruments.
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Review: Ye Xiaogang – Seven Episodes for Lin’an – Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz
The Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz presents three works of contemporary composer Ye Xiaogang inspired by history, culture, and ancient poetry.
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Review: This Be Her Verse – Golda Schultz, Soprano
Soprano Golda Schultz explores the female voice across time and perspective in a feature of works by Clara Schumann, Nadia Boulanger and others.
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Review: Rhapsody – Martin James Bartlett, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Martin James Bartlett, 2014 BBC Young Musician of the Year, performs with the London Philharmonic Orchestra two best-loved works by Rachmaninoff and Gershwin.
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Review: EDEN – Joyce DiDonato, Mezzo-Soprano
Joyce DiDonato and Il Pomo d'Oro explore a connection to nature in a recital of works by Ives, Mysliveček, Mahler, Copland, and Handel, among others.
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Review: African Pianism – Rebeca Omordia, Piano
Pianist Rebeca Omordia performs a selection of vibrant works by African composers from Nigeria, Ghana, Morocco, and South Africa.
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Review: Shostakovich – Symphony No. 7 – Noseda, LSO
Gianandrea Noseda leads the London Symphony Orchestra as they continue their cycle of Shostakovich symphonies, this time with No. 7 (“Leningrad”).
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Double Review: Ravel – Orchestral Works – Wilson, Oramo
A double review of Ravel's orchestral works, including 'La Valse' by Sinfonia of London with John Wilson and Royal Stockholm Philharmonic with Sakari Oramo.