Herzogenberg: Wind Chamber Works

Advantages: Good example of early 20th century French/European music. Cheap price
Disadvantages: Not distinct or ground-breaking enough

...'s, music halls and circus bands also played heavily in influencing him. From this he became part of the 'Les Six' a group of young French composers who shocked the music establishment with their avant-garde style. Later on in life he developed his music skills and co-operated with other composers of the time. --- MUSIC --- Poulenc himself said "Above all do not analyse my music- love it!". So in the words of the man himself I have tried not to spoil the delight of hearing fresh music for the first time, but have given a rough guideline to what style of music he has created. Some of his most popular pieces were from his chamber music scores. Here he utilised the piano and various wind instruments including Horn, Oboe, Bassoon, Flute, Recorder, Clarinet and pipe. One of my favourite set of songs is his sextet for Piano, Flute... Read review

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Advantages: many
Disadvantages: none

...Very fine cd. D'Indy's String Sextet may be a bit pale as a composition, but the Violin Sonata is a wonderful work that is unjustly neglected. As far as I know this is the only recording ever made, apart from an old one by Henri Temianka and Doris Stevenson. This sonata is named "academic" or "overly intellectual", but this is simply not true. It satisfies the mind as well as the emotion, and that is surely the case in this fine and idiomatic recording by Marietta Kratz and Caroline Weichert. It dates from 1994 and I hope it to be still available. The Piano Quartet by the young D'Indy is a worthwile addition. I strongly recommend this wonderful disc for the repertoire as well as the playing.... Read review

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Advantages: Bewitching performances from Thibaudet, ECO, et al., of Marianelli's gorgeous music, inspired by LvB.
Disadvantages: Too short! I want more!

...of this public ball, we are given 'Another Dance', the stately music that attends the stricter social affair at Mr Bingley's Netherfield home. In the third 'dance' track, conductor Benjamin Wallfisch seems to be cracking a whip above the heads of his players whilst urging them to go 'Faster, faster, faster!' They oblige and 'Can't Slow Down' (on track 14). On the brisk and buoyant 'The Militia Marches In' (played by the English Chamber Orchestra's...fife-and-drum corps?), the only things missing are the silly giggles of Lizzy's two youngest sisters, Lydia and Kitty, while gawking at the handsome redcoats making their entrance into Meryton. This will get you marking time, too. In 'Postcard to Purcell', the composer lifts the rondeau from the incidental music to 'Abdelazer' (a.k.a. 'The Moor's Revenge'), written by Henry Purcell (English... Read review

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