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Latest Classical Reviews Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:43:31 +0100 Dmitri Shostakovich - Symphony No. 15 (conductor: Bernard Haitink; Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra) The focus is on its genuinely symphonic breadth, the deep shadows and pregnant pauses. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Hector Berlioz - Les nuits d'été / Harold en Italie (viola: Antoine Tamestit; mezzo-soprano: Anne Sofie von Otter; Les Musiciens du Louvre-Grenoble; Marc Minkowski) An account of Berlioz’s Harold in Italy that’s sure to exceed expectations. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Michael Haydn - Duo Sonatas (violin: Rachel Podgerl viola: Jane Rogers) A warm ambience pervades this highly recommended album. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Duo Sonatas Volume 5 (Duo Amadè; violin: Catherine Mackintosh; fortepiano: Geoffrey Govier) The duo’s individualistic, historically informed approach can be extremely illuminating. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Flute and Harp Concerto / Sinfonia Concertante for Winds (Orchestra Mozart; conductor: Claudio Abbado) Some of the most satisfying and energising performances you will ever hear. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Gustav Mahler - Symphonies 2, 4, 7, 9; Lieder (conductor: Otto Klemperer; Philharmonia Orchestra) An indispensable set for anyone looking to get closer to Mahler. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Christoph Willibald Gluck - Ezio (Il Complesso Barocco / Alan Curtis) Showcases its singers’ virtuosic displays – and what a cast this is. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Antonio Vivaldi - Il cimento dell'armonia e dell'inventione - 12 concerti, Op. 8 (The Avison Ensemble; violin: Pavlo Beznosuik) A delightful new set which showcases The Four Seasons’ startling originality. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Libera - The Christmas Album What’s a wide-ranging programme on paper is delivered with single-flavour monotony. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Symphonies Nos. 39 and 40 (Orchestra Mozart; Claudio Abbado) An album that absolutely demands to be heard. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

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