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HMC902085 Vocal Music (American) - WHITE, B.F. / CAREY, H. / PHILE, P. / BILLINGS, W. (Rose of Sharon: 100 Years of American Music) (Frederiksen) "This trove features a varied selection of music--30 pieces in all--that's smartly presented to keep things interesting, mixing solo, duets, and various ensemble combinations both to show each song to optimal effect and to fully utilize these exceptional voices and instrumental players." -- David Vernier 
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BIS-SACD-1730 HINDEMITH, P.: Nobilissima visione Suite / Symphony, "Mathis der Maler" / Symphonic Metamorphosis (Sao Paulo Symphony, Neschling) "There's not a mechanical or cold measure anywhere, not even in the broken rhythms of the central "Entombment", and the sonics are rich, warm, and thrilling, making orchestra's opulent brass and ringing horns sound surprisingly Germanic." -- David Hurwitz
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6.220566 KOPPEL, A.: String Quartets Nos. 1 and 2 / Mezzo Saxophone Quintet (Sjaelland String Quartet, B. Koppel) "The Quintet is a luscious, sexy, richly characterful piece firmly rooted in jazz idioms yet holding court in the most sophisticated arenas of classical style." -- David Vernier
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CDR90000-125 SCHUMAN, W.: Free Song (A) / COPLAND, A.: Appalachian Spring / SOWERBY, L.: The Canticle of the Sun (The Pulitzer Project) (Kalmar) "Cedille's sonics are uniformly excellent, warm and very well balanced, particularly in the choral works. An impressive and important release." -- David Hurwitz
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CRC3072 ARNE, T.A.: Overtures / Cantatas (True, Megyesi, Capella Savaria, Terey-Smith) "Canadian soprano Stefanie True couldn't have a more perfect name to describe her spot-on intonation and impeccable vocalism." -- David Vernier
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HMC902079 BACH, J.S.: Motets, BWV 225-230 (Berlin Vocal Consort, Creed) "the present recording makes a first-rate impression in every category, from the thoughtful programming to the exemplary performances to the vibrant, clear, naturally balanced sound."
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8.226052 KOPPEL, A.: Sinfonia concertante for Violin, Viola, Clarinet and Bassoon / Concerto for Flute and Harp / Tuba Concerto (Aeschbacher) "The flute and harp concerto contains just the sort of idyllic music you would expect with this combination of instruments, as Koppel proves quite adept at conjuring Elysian fields."
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ODE1151-5 RACHMANINOV, S.: Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom (The) (Klava) "The recording in Riga's Dome Cathedral allows Rachmaninov's sensuous melodies and gripping harmonies plenty of room to blossom while preserving top-to-bottom balance and clear detail of each vocal line. Essential!" -- David Vernier
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HMC902076 MOZART, W.A.: String Quartets Nos. 4, 17, "The Hunt", and 22, "Prussian No. 2" (Jerusalem Quartet) "Throughout the program the Jerusalem's solid tone, rhythmic vitality, and impeccable ensemble balance are a joy to hear, especially as it's all captured in excellent sound."
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Carus83.357 BACH, W.F.: Concertos / Trios (Wienand, Schreiber, Graulich, Saller, Petersilge, Coppieters) "Three of these pieces--the two trios and the G minor concerto--purportedly are recorded here for the first time, and if so "bravo" to Carus and to these superb performers for bringing this outstanding music so immediately and memorably to our attention. Highly and enthusiastically recommended." -- David Vernier
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