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May 2010
We've had our ears to the ground, and our eyes glued to computer screens and the pages of magazines on the lookout for some of the outstanding releases on offer this month. Of course there are far too many to choose from but here are some of our favourites. Be sure to visit our music homepage to find more new releases that we think are worth a listen. |
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Eyvind Alnaes: Symphony Nos. 1 & 2
Terje Mikkelsen and the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra give a strong performance of Alnaes' symphonies nos. 1 & 2.
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Richard Ayres:
NONcertos and others
Roland Kluttig leads three brilliant ensembles through three intriguing works by dutch contemporary composer Richard Ayres.
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Uuno Klami
The Helsinki Philharmonic pay a compelling tribute to a Finnish composer who successfully managed to break out of the shadow cast by Sibelius.
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Martinu:
Symphonies Nos. 5 & 6
The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra give a vivid performance with excellent clarity of two of Martinu's great symphonies.
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Charles Tomlinson reviews David Russell's 'Sonidos Latinos'
Russell's playing is as engaging as it is technically spectacular, and there is an effortless sense of understanding in Russell's performance. That's due in no small part to being surrounded by the music and culture of the guitar in both his current home in northern Spain, and in his childhood home of Es Migjorn, Menorca, where he has a street named after him.
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Paris, Vienna, London
22 May, Manchester
The Manchester Camerata take a trip around three capital cities courtesy of Mozart and Haydn.
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Beethoven Symphonies
25 May, London
The OAE bring their Beethoven series to a close with Symphony no. 6, the Pastoral Symphony.
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Orchestre de Paris
27 May, Paris
Orchestre de Paris and the Ensemble Inter-contemporain offer Pierre Boulez musical journey at the Salle Pleyel.
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Sweet Stay Awhile
21 May, London
Mezzo-soprano CN Lester will perform the works of Dowland, Copraio, Lawes, and Johnson at the King's College Chapel.
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Chloë Hanslip
22-year-old British violinist Chloë Hanslip tells us about some of her favourite pieces.
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Alban Gerhardt
Masterful German cellist Alban Gerhardt reveals some of his most loved works.
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