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"..intensely refreshing listening" - David Owen Norris' latest CD

Monday, 7 September 2009

David Owen Norris's latest recording of Elgar has been highly praised in the October 2009 issue of Gramophone Magazine. Norris plays a transcription of the symphonic study Falstaff, as well as his own transcription of the 6 Pomp and Circumstance Marches. In this particular piece, the Gramophone reviewer says "David Owen Norris has made a terrific job...the finished article makes for intensely rewarding listening". Of the Falstaff transcription, the reviewer claims "Norris's pianism is past praise in its scrupulous poise, immaculate touch, and attention to dynamic nuance...Here is artistry of a very high order". Click on the image to read the full review.

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Raphael Wallfisch releases new CD with Scottish Ensemble

Thursday, 3 September 2009

Raphael Wallfisch's latest recording of cello concertos will be released next week, on Nimbus Records. Raphael is joined by the Scottish Ensemble, led by Jonathan Morton, in the long-awaited CD of C.P.E. Bach's concertos for cello, including the Concerto in A Minor, Concerto in B-flat Major, and Concerto in A Major. Visit the MDT website for more details.

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