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VARIOUS COMPOSERS
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RESPIGHI
Pines of Rome / Fountains of Rome / Roman Festivals Sao Paulo Symphony Orchestra / John Neschling [ BIS / Hybrid SACD - released 1/Sep/2010 ] "I am quite enthusiastic about this recording of Respighi's 'Roman Trilogy'. As far as I'm concerned it has everything, and in having everything can stand against all comers in its field. Bravo!" (Recording of the Month MusicWeb Jan 2011) |
NICOLAS BACRI
Sturm und Drang Sharon Bezaly (flute) François Leleux (oboe) Riitta Pesola (cello) Lisa Batiashvili (violin) / Tapiola Sinfonietta conducted by Jean-Jacques Kantorow [ BIS / CD - released 1/Sep/2009 ] This highly accessible, colourful and melodic music is here interpreted by the Tapiola Sinfonietta under Jean-Jacques Kantorow, a team whose previous recordings on BIS have been enthusiastically received by the reviewers. A disc of works by... |
CHRISTOPHER ROUSE
Flute Concerto / Symphony No. 2 / Rapture Sharon Bezaly (flute) / Royal Stockholm Philharmonic / Alan Gilbert (conductor) [ BIS / CD - released 1/Sep/2009 ] "Accessible, expressive American music in taut, well prepared performances. In the more rapid passages of the Flute Concerto… Sharon Bezaly's extrovert virtuosity will dazzle…" Gramophone Magazine, January 2010 |
GUBAIDULINA / TAKANO / BEAMISH
Spellbound Sharon Bezaly (flute) / Svenska Kammarorkestern / Royal Scottish National Orchestra / Gateborgs Symfoniker [ BIS / CD - released 1/Oct/2008 ] Sharon Bezaly has been recognized not only for her superb gifts as a musician, but also for her commitment to her instrument and its repertoire. She has inspired numerous composers to compose directly for her, and makes it a priority to perform these... |