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Classical CD Review: The Chiara String Quartet Plays “Bartók by Heart” (Azica Records)
August 29, 2016
The Chiara Quartet has recorded a series of gritty, compelling takes on Bartók’s seminal group of quartets.
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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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