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Critics’ Choice
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June 2013
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Dear Friends,
Here comes a selection of the most glowing, recent reviews: fresh from leading music journals, quality dailies and respected online review sites. Naxos continues to accumulate outstanding ratings and reviews for its new and recent releases; please use the critical acclaim to continue to promote these titles.
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Naxos Releases
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Naxos 8.573057
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SHOSTAKOVICH, D.: Symphonies, Vol. 8 - Symphony No. 7, "Leningrad"
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Petrenko
“Fresh, beautifully phrased and vividly recorded Petrenko’s Symphony No 7 clamours to be heard.” - BBC Music Magazine
“Petrenko will keep you riveted from first note to last” - International Record Review
“Petrenko and the RLPO’s recording of Shostakovich’s Leningrad Symphony stands apart as a treasurable, terrific affirmation of a towering masterpiece” - Sinfini Music
“This is a big-boned, satisfying blast of a performance.” - The Arts Desk
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PENDERECKI, K.: Sinfonietta Nos. 1 and 2 / Capriccio / 3 Pieces in Old Style / Serenade
Warsaw Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra, Wit
Naxos 8.572212

PENDERECKI, K.: Fonogrammi / Horn Concerto / Partita / The Awakening of Jacob / Anaklasis / De natura sonoris No. 1
Warsaw Philharmonic, Wit
Naxos 8.572482

PENDERECKI, K.: Piano Concerto, "Resurrection" / Flute Concerto
B. Douglas, Dlugosz, Warsaw Philharmonic, Wit
Naxos 8.572696

“Wit and the WPO combine to produce a series of outstanding performances, technically and expressively comparable to, sometimes even surpassing, those of Penderecki” - MusicWeb International
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Distributed Labels
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Arthaus 100373
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BRITTEN, B.: Owen Wingrave (Studio Production, 2001) (NTSC)
“this new effort is strong in virtually every role and production aspect, and is the only video disc of the work available, thus making it a most desirable acquisition for fans of Britten and 20th-century opera” - Classical Net
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Cantaloupe Music CA-21088
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BERMEL, D.: Canzonas Americanas
Alarm Will Sound, Pierson
“Pierson and AWS turn in performances that throb with crisp intensity when called for, while also displaying sensitivity to the many timbral colors that make Bermel’s music pulse, zing, and shimmer.” - NewMusicBox
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Cedille CDR90000-139
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VIOLIN LULLABIES

“Pine makes a completely absorbing, thoroughly entertaining program out of these 25 short works…and she very tastefully adds virtuoso touches” - ClassicsToday.com
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Delos DE3443
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CHOPIN, F.: Mazurkas
Klara Min
“Min’s approach is immacuately detailed. Her technically brilliant playing, superb control of dynamics and intuitive musicianship are to the fore in these wonderful, sensitive and polished performances. - Classic FM
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All the best,
Ricky Tsang
Assistant Corporate Marketing Manager
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