Tag: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Mozart: Piano Quartets
“Mozart’s piano quartets, sharply contrasted, are among the finest of his chamber works, with K478 bringing depths that G minor always seems to draw from him. This new performance … has a better, more just balance, so that sparkling piano is a constant delight … partnered by an exceptionally strong trio of string players ……
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Willard White in Concert
“As one of the world’s leading bass baritones Willard White is in constant demand…… Although gifted with a wonderful sense of humour, he is also known for his portrayal of unsympathetic characters such as Nick Shadow, Mefistopheles, etc. (His) dignified stage presence also enables him to be particularly effective in larger-than-life roles such as Wotan,…
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Alfred Brendel: The Complete Vanguard Classics Recordings
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Serenata: A Bouquet of Favorites for Strings
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Borodin Quartet Play Haydn & Mozart Favorites
1st issue in west: “(One of the few Soviet groups) often given permission to play outside the USSR, the Borodin Quartet became internationally famous through concerts and recordings and they became particularly associated with the works of Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky.“ (James Murray)
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Schubert: String Quintet in C Major; Mozart: Divertimento in D
“a virile performance of what is arguably Schubert’s greatest chamber work. Their style is direct with no mannerisms whatsoever … depth of concentration that the players convey in every bar… Finale is fresh and rustic-sounding … In the slow movement (they) adopt the slowest possible adagio.. the inner tension (of which) holds one breathless through…
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Haydn: Oxford & London Symphonies; Mozart: Paris Symphony
“performances are robust, yet elegant … both slow movements are beautifully shaped … in the last movement of the ‘Oxford’ the dancing violins are a special delight in one of the composer’s most infectious finales” (Penguin Guide) “Finally, a lovely modern recording, most naturally balanced … the ‘Paris’ Symphony glowingly played by the English Sinfonia.…
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Classics for Choir
“The choir of Trinity College, Cambridge under Richard Marlow add substantially to their reputation … strong in rhythm as in full-bodied tone … skilful in shaping, secure in intonation, sensitive in balance.” (Gramophone) “Marlow gets good results from his singers; anthems are eloquently done and beautifully recorded.” (Penguin Guide)
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Vladimir Horowitz: Last of the Romantics
“His wizardry was undeniable, his technique unique. Playing with almost flat fingers, which requires great strength, and with minimum use of the pedal, he was frequently praised for making the most demanding works appear easy … excitement generated at his concerts was white-hot and his pyrotechnics left audiences open-mouthed: Emanuel Ax commented that Horowitz was…
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Harpsichord Favourites
“Robert Aldwinckle is an accomplished player, well known beyond early-music circles. He offers here a potpourri of familiar harpsichord pieces from the 17th and 18th centuries, intended as an introduction, which he performs on two replica instruments built by John Horniblow. The choice of repertoire ….is confidently performed.……many will be delighted to find so many…
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Erwin Schulhoff: His Complete Piano Recordings
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Soprano Assoluta
these are all very beautiful performances, which at times achieve a rapt inner quality… the big Sonnambula aria is exquisitely done… Freni manages what I call a ‘smiling tone–colour’ for O mio babbino caro and Suzels’ delightful aria from Amico Fritz is sung with charming effect and everywhere she takes special care over dynamic control.…
