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Three CD reviews, including a disc featuring Joshua Bell, Steven Isserlis, and Jeremy Denk teaming up to play less-than-barn-burning favorites by Brahms.
Read MoreSeveral of these discs, including the sublime Jim Hall-Red Mitchell collaboration, are unexpected pleasures.
Read MoreI think any one of these releases would be received gratefully by a person who listens with both ears.
Read MoreSheila Jordan, to the club crowd in Central Square: “What do I care? I’m still alive.”
Read MoreMason Bates’ music isn’t afraid to smile. If it doesn’t always run deep, it’s at least always engaging and pleasant to encounter.
Read MoreAmong the three CDs reviewed is a particular treat — a new recording that really, truly matters.
Read MoreJackie suggests that, whatever the White House may see in the future, her magic will still be felt in its opulent halls.
Read MoreMikita Brottman gets raw, often very funny, and unexpected responses to the masterpieces she puts before her prisoners.
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Commentary: Top Classical Recordings of 2016
I make no claims to have listened to everything released in 2016; here are my picks for the top classical recordings of the year.
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