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May 26, 2004
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The first Saint-Saëns Symphonie #3 on SACD I believe, along with the Richard Strauss arr. Reger/Koch The Entry of The Knights of The Order of St. John of Jerusalem, and the disc’s title, Frank Zabel’s Touching Colours. Amazingly enough, this is the second SACD to offer the Barber Toccata Festiva, ... more |
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May 18, 2004
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We’ve had the pleasure of enjoying and watching this imaginative singer/songwriter for well over 30 years. And while this may not be the ultimate Al Jarreau album, it is nonetheless, an amazing display of the focus and the artistic excellence of what this artist has maintained over the years.
I’m ... more |
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May 6, 2004
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Does it get any better than this?
The brilliant and extraordinary Marc-Andre Hamelin brings his interpretative gifts and limitless technical resources to the Shostakovich piano concerti and the surprising and appealing Shchedrin concerto.
Andrew Litton and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra ... more |
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May 6, 2004
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In this time where classical record companies are in seeming retreat, unsure of what the next best move might be comes a concept disc from pianist Hélène Grimaud combining John Corigliano, Arvo Pärt and Beethoven into an effective offering. Chosen by Ms. Grimaud, the selections are united by the ... more |
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April 29, 2004
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Diana Krall redefines herself in The Girl In The Other Room. She’s moved from world of The Great American Songbook with the overly lush arrangements of the last disc to that of a singer and songwriter successfully collaborating with her husband Elvis Costello on several tracks.
The torch of the jazz ... more |
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