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Lyapunov: 12 Études dŐExécution Transcendante
Vincenzo Maltempo (pf), Piano Classics, 2016
New standard recording for the brilliante series of etudes based on Russian folk music, following KentnerŐs and ScherbakovŐs recordings. |
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Ravel LŐŒuvre pour Orchestre Vol.2: Daphnis et Chloé
Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Concervatoire, André Cluytens (con), EMI, 1962
Historical performance of RavelŐs masterpiece with divine beauty on the earth. The best sleep-inducing music in this year. |
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York Bowen: Piano Music
Stephen Hough (pf), Hyperion, 1995
A definitive disc for romantic pieces by an English composer and pianist who wrote over 160 works, which are enhanced by HoughŐs brilliant technique. |
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Prokofiev: Complete Symphonies (2/4)
London Philharmonic Orchestra, Walter Weller (con), Decca, 1978, 1979
The 2nd and 3rd symphonies are most challenging and avant-gard over ProkofievŐs six symphonies, which were composed while active in Paris in his 30Ős. |
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Messiaen: Catalogue dŐOiseaux (1,2&3/3)
Pierre-Laurent Aimard (pf), Pentatone, 2017
MessiaenŐs another monumental masterpieces after ŇVingt RegardsÓ. The 13 pieces in 7 volumes have unique individuality in each. |
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Rautavaara 90th Anniversary Edition: Harp Concerto & 8th Symphony (1/2)
Marielle Nordmann (harp), Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Leif Segerstam (con), Ondine, 2001
The Finnish great composer passed away in 2016. This anniversary edition contains his eloquent orchestral works. |
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Vadym Kholodenko: Tchaikovsky / Balakirev / Chaplygin / Kurbatov
Vadym Kholodenko (pf), Melodiya, 2014, 2015
One of the most promising Russian pianist in his generation, with delicate sensibilities. The performance of BalakirevŐs sonata is outstanding. |
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Marc-André Hamelin: In a State of Jazz
Marc-André Hamelin (pf), Hyperion, 2007
Special collection of fascinating Jazz-like pieces by Gulda, Kapustin and Anthil, including WeissenbergŐs arrangement of TrenetŐs chansons. |
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