march 2011 new releases

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CARUS 83347 J C Bach: Mailänder Vesperpsalmen
“….one of the most attractive features of these works, and one which these performances really bring out,
is Christian’s inventive orchestral writing…..Christian had lots of colour at his disposal, and he doesn’t
disappoint.”
International Record Review, February 2011
OC 657 Mahler: Songs from Das Knaben Wunderhorn
“Oelze’s performance is one of silvery radiance, with drama and humour aplenty. Volle delivers a highly
atmospheric Tambourgesell…Wonderful performances.”
Classic FM Magazine, March 2011
HAEN 93264 Schumann: Piano Concerto, Concerto Movement in D minor, Abegg-Variations for
Piano and Orchestra, Introduction and Allegro appassionato Op.92
“…his advocacy of the shorter works is more than welcome and augurs well as his Schumann survey
continues.”
Gramophone. March 2011
ACD2 2601 Britten: Les Illuminations, Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge
“This is a recording worth having for Gauvin’s sensuous and restrained singing that grabs the ear from
the first entry and never lets go.”
Classic FM Magazine, March 2011
STONE 5060192780031 Songs of Ronald Corps
“….not just the music itself in reinforcing text and meaning but the whole planning and execution of this
disc are designed gently to make us think, and smile, and respond in an appropriate fashion, and deftly to
underline our response.”
International Record Review, February 2011
MYR 005 Knussen: Ophelia’s last Dance Op.32, Liszt: Piano Sonata S178, Schumann: Humoreske
“…..many pianists would be glad to claim Gerstein’s superb control, cultivation and taste, which make
themselves felt in Liszt’s B minor Sonata.”
Gramophone, March 2011
0300061BC Bach: Orchestral Suites BWV 1066-1069
“Their technical fluency is striking, the Gigue ending No.3 the fastest of all the recordings on my
shelves,bassoon scampering fearlessly through the woodwind concerto-like sections of the first
Ouverture, and solo flute effortless in the B minor suite…..this is a first-rate set from beginning to end.”
BBC Music Magazine, March 2011 - ***** Performance
OC 675 Brahms: Symphony No.1
“There can’t be too many recent accounts that open so imposingly, the main Allegro holding its great
weight without the least sign of strain, then subtly gaining momentum…….taken on its own terms, this
newcomer has much to offer.”
Gramophone, March 2011
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