"Richter Rediscovered"
Franz Joseph Haydn
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It has been said before, but Russian pianist Sviatoslav Richter was
a true enigma. His playing--full of turbulent intensity, gorgeous
poetry, and sublime introspection--is legendary; and on "Richter
Rediscovered," a newly issued document of his entire 1960 Carnegie
Hall recital, we get to hear him in all of his glory.
"The Ligeti Project 1: Melodien, Chamber Concerto, Piano Concerto,
Mysteries of the Macabre"
Gyorgy Ligeti
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Teldec's first volume of their "Ligeti Project" picks up where
Sony's "Ligeti Edition" left off, giving us even more wonderful,
thought-provoking works from living legend Gyorgy Ligeti. The
composer's piano concerto, featuring Pierre-Laurent Aimard, is a
highlight, but each of these works feature detailed, virtuosic
playing and Ligeti's unpredictable swirling, crazed textures. A New
Music classic.
"Hadyn: Complete String Quartets [BOX SET]"
Franz Joseph Haydn
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Here's a massive set that's sure to please chamber music fans: the
Angeles Quartet deliver Haydn's Complete String Quartets, 67
masterpieces on 21 discs. The performances are some of the best, the
price is right, and the sonics are warm and detailed.
"Vivaldi: The Late Violin Concertos"
Antonio Vivaldi
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Andrea Marcon and the Venice Baroque Orchestra seemingly have
Vivaldi in their blood. On this disc featuring the world premieres
of the composer's Late Violin Concertos, they deliver an exciting
period-instrument performance full of breathtaking virtuosity and
musical surprises.
"Pletnev Live at Carnegie Hall"
Johann Sebastian Bach
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For whatever reason, 2001 was a good year for recordings featuring
Russian pianists live at Carnegie Hall. Mikhail Pletnev delivered a
riveting recital full of eclectic works, from a Bach-Busoni violin
chaconne to Mily Balakirev's devilishly difficult "Islamey."