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Classical CD Reviews: Michael Brown’s Piano Works, Ferdinand Ries Piano Concertos, and Andris Nelsons’ Bruckner Symphony no. 4

May 1, 2018
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Variations and fugues are the overriding themes of pianist/composer Michael Brown’s captivating new album. If you’re an Andris Nelsons fan, this Deutsche Grammophon album won’t disappoint, and a disc that features three pieces by composer Ferdinand Ries, who was friendly with Beethoven, is worth hearing.

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Classical Music CDs: Orchestral Music from “The Ring” and Michael Tippett’s Symphonies nos. 1 & 2

February 1, 2018
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The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra gives sold readings of two Michael Tippett symphonies.

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CD Reviews: Ebony Quartet’s “Unheard” and Martyn Brabbins conducts Vaughan Williams

September 29, 2017
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Ebony Quartet serves up a “must-hear” album of music from between the world wars.

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Classical CD Reviews: the Nash Ensemble’s Bruch and Carlos Kalmar’s Haydn

April 12, 2017
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A welcome triumph for Hyperion, Bruch, and the Nash Ensemble, but the Oregon Symphony does not do right by Haydn.

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CD Reviews: Howell, Beach, and Chaminade Piano Concertos and Brahms String Quintets

April 1, 2017
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Hyperion builds a CD around a superb performance of Amy Beach’s magnificent Piano Concerto.

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