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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 8.559757
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CORIGLIANO, J.: Conjurer / Vocalise
Glennie, Plitmann, Albany Symphony, Miller
‘The vocal part is lyrically soothing yet vocally acrobatic’ – Opera News
‘Glennie is her expected phenomenal self, partnered with pinpoint accuracy by the Albany strings under David Alan Miller’ – Fanfare
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Naxos 8.573161
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GLIÈRE, R.: Symphony No. 3, "Il’ya Muromets"
Buffalo Philharmonic, Falletta
‘the finest version yet recorded of Glière’s epic Third Symphony, “Il’ya Muromets”’ – ClassicsToday.com
‘highly dramatic and extremely colorful character’ – Pizzicato
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Naxos 8.573106
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MOERAN, E.J.: In the Mountain Country / Rhapsodies / Overture for a Masque
Frith, Ulster Orchestra, Falletta
‘Falletta brings a vivacity and enthusiasm to these works which is infectious’ – Gramophone
‘excellent performances, colourfully and vividly recorded’ – International Record Review
‘A welcome issue: a well-prepared, nicely played and well-recorded collection of Moeran’s shorter orchestral works’ – Musical Opinion
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Naxos AudioBooks NA0147
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TROLLOPE, A.: Barchester Towers (Unabridged)
‘David Shaw-Parker’s exemplary reading of Trollope’s masterpiece is like sitting in your club in a comfortable chair after a good meal and listening to one of the particularly good-natured other members tell you a story about some people he knows.’ – AudioFile
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Distributed Labels
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WAGNER GALA (THE) (NTSC)
Kaufmann, Thielemann
‘There is a disarming directness in these performances of Wagner that are faithful to the music but exceedingly affecting—recommended for all, not just Wagnerites. – ConcertoNet.com
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EuroArts 2059338
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BELLINI, V.: Sonnambula (La) (NTSC)
Staatsoper Stuttgart, 2013
‘Demonstrates that what can appear to be a star vehicle responds even more to being taken seriously as music and as drama.’ - MusicWeb International
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Grand Piano GP637
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BOWEN, Y.: 24 Preludes / Suite Mignonne / Berceuse
Ortiz
‘The whole disc is magically and superbly played by Cristina Ortiz, and it is undoubtedly the gleaming jewel in the crown of the present Grand Piano catalogue.’ - David’s Review Corner
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Oehms Classics OC430
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MENDELSSOHN, Felix: Piano Music
Glemser
‘This recital, immensely enjoyable from start to finish, is a winner.’ - MusicWeb International
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Opus Arte OABD7113D
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BERLIOZ, H.: Troyens (Les) (Blu-ray, HD)
Royal Opera House, 2012
‘A total triumph in every respect. Equal to the very best Blu-ray opera issues I have seen.’ - MusicWeb International
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