These bold and lyrical performances of mostly forgotten repertoire by Newberry’s Victorian Cornet Band convey the old-time pleasure of experiencing a concert at the town bandstand on a summer night.
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This new release, the 67th entry in the series, sees the return of Concerto Italiano, welcomes into the fold the violinist Boris Begelman, and is dedicated to six of Vivaldi’s later violin concertos.
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The identities and contributions of women artists to music in the Baroque period remain relatively obscure in our performance narratives of music from this era.
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Violinist Tekla Cunningham and company set their sights on nine Italian and German composers who each used the style to serve dramatic ends. Played with verve, the music reaffirms the old notion that instrumental music can have the flair of any theatrical spectacle.
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Guitarist Stefano Maiorana explores the rich musical traditions Santiago de Murcia left behind in his compilations, especially the contrasts between the Italian and Spanish styles the composer-guitarist knew so well.
CD Review: Murcia Guitar Works Receive Vibrant Treatment Read More »
