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Aram Khachaturian - Spartacus - Gayaneh - Masquerade
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| Lezghinka ~ Khachaturian |
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bonnie
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18 May 2012 |
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This is done at breakneck speed, which is flashy but goes beyond the listener's ability to hear the syncopated rhythms in the percussion section as well as among the other instruments. I could not make out the conductor's name, but prefer a more reasonable tempo.
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Igor Stravinsky - Rhythm Is It!
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| Rhythm is It |
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bonnie
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16 May 2012 |
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This orchestra, always perfection, is even more alive to Igor's description with Sir Simon Rattle at the helm. Fabulous, instant intuitive cooperation among all involved. Even Stravinsky himself would allow a nod and smile.
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2 of 2 found this review helpful |
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Morton Feldman - Feldman: String Quartet No. 2 (Flux Quartet)
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| Feldman's String Quartet No. 2 |
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bonnie
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25 Feb 2012 |
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I hope this is an anonymous review; this fellow is frequently played by SAM on weekends. It truly sounds like someone with clinical depression who is just breathing and thinking sad thoughts.
I have reviewed several compositions and many new, to me, compositions which I have come to love. Feldman's music causes me to find a different streaming station for my classical music.
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7 of 7 found this review helpful |
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Witold Lutoslawski - Lutoslawsk: Orchestral Works (Wit, Polish National Radio SO)
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| Six Children's Songs |
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bonnie
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18 Feb 2012 |
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These are sung by superb voices. "The Brook" is as sweet a description of child-like innocence as exists in the classical repertoire, whoever that singer is ~ I couldn't determine that.
The Polish National Orchestra demonstrates a natural, yet professional ability to perfectly support the delicate nature of many of these tunes.
We are fortunate to have this album in AFM's library.
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Gustav Mahler - Mahler: The Complete Recordings
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| Final movement of Mahler's 1st Symphony |
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bonnie
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7 Jan 2012 |
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I have been listening to Mahler's first for over forty years, and this interpretation is by far the most exciting I've ever heard. The pacing of this final movement is unique in my experience, and the ending tempo is absolutely spectacular. (It would be nice to know who the conductor is!)
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4 of 4 found this review helpful |
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Jon Lord - Durham Concerto (Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra)
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| Jon Lord ~ Durham Concerto |
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bonnie
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29 Aug 2011 |
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This composer has a delicate sense of a theme's purpose. His work is orchestrated with understated skill, and the conductor targets his intent beautifully.
I heard Lord's work as an introduction to his music in this piece. I am delighted with it, and want to look into his ouvre.
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1 of 1 found this review helpful |
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Josef Suk - Suk: Asreal, A Summers Tale, etc.
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| Josef Suk's "Epilogue Op 37 Adagio molto tranquillo |
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bonnie
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20 Jul 2011 |
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I have been loving classical music for 70 years, being conceived to the music of Delius, being a choralist from age six, and playing oboe for decades. This is the most glorious music I ever expected to hear in this world. I don't order many cds, but this one I'll order today. ~ bonnie brauer
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Fazil Say - Black Earth
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| Black Earth |
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horizon
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1 Jun 2011 |
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Black Earth is expression The Anatolian people's integration with the land and the nature.
In this work, a poem was inspired for Fazil, that is written by the great Anatolian poet Asik Veysel .
On the one hand to describe people's struggle for life, on the other hand there is an expression grateful for the blessings of the earth .
Below stated stanza , I think will give you an idea
I ripped your stomach with shovel and hoes
I tore your face with tooth and nail
Still you welcomed me with a rose
My faithful lover is Black Earth.
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4 of 4 found this review helpful |
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