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Peter MAXWELL DAVIES
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JOSEPH HAYDN
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J. S. BACH
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TCHAIKOVSKY
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Peter MAXWELL DAVIES
Piano Concerto / Worldes Blis Kathryn Stott (piano) / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Peter Maxwell Davies [ Naxos / CD - released 30/Jan/2013 ] Dedicated to Kathryn Stott, Peter Maxwell Davies's Piano Concerto is "one of the most attractive and immediately likeable piano concertos to appear for some time. Miss Stott's performance must be regarded as definitive in its comprehensive grasp of... |
Sir Peter MAXWELL DAVIES
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RODRIGO
A Portrait: His works / His life (2 CDs of music plus a detailed essay and photographs) Various orchestras, performers and conductors [ Naxos Educational / 2 CD - released 10/May/2008 ] "Rodrigo's place as one of the greatest Spanish composer of the past century should be solidified by this fine musical biography." AudAud.com Five Stars |