Tag: New Symphony Orchestra
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William Primrose: Viola Treasures
William Primrose is acknowledged as one of the greatest string players in the history of recording. The present release brings together two outstanding twentieth century viola concertos – the Bartók Viola Concerto conducted by the composer’s artistic collaborator Tibor Serly (who also completed the work from Bartók’s sketches) and William Walton’s concerto conducted by the…
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Britten: Serenade, Frank Bridge Variations, Young
“(Variations)“playing by the Philharmonia strings is of the highest order of distinction, beautifully blended tone at both ends of the dynamic spectrum. This should never be out of the catalogue” (Penguin 3*).(Serenade) “The remarkable thing about Peter Pears’s performance … is its consistency. This first recording is wonderfully intense with Dennis Brain uniquely magnetic on…
