In my previous reviews of Tasmin Little/Piers Lane recordings, I remarked on their chemistry, and how that transformed the music. It’s still in effect. Little and Lane perform as equal partners, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. César Franck’s Sonata is given an evocative and yet sometimes understated reading that seems well-suited to the […]
Gabriel Fauré
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Horszowksi Trio lives up to its namesake
I first became aware of the Horszowksi Trio through their performances on Dan Visconti’s “Lonesome Roads” release. There they played Visconti’s music with steely precision and a sense of urgency. This release shows the trio in a different light. Their namesake, pianist Mieczyslaw Horszowksi had first-hand experience with the composers on this album. As a […]
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Seattle Symphony Off to Fine Start with Fauré
I received a package with three discs to review. When I asked a colleague which one to begin with, he said, “Start with the Fauré.” It was good advice. The Seattle Symphony has started their own record label, and this inaugural release is a strong start. The plush romanticism of Fauré’s music seems a perfect […]