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October 8, 2007
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This is a very enjoyable recording of Concerti Grossi op 3 by Handel. The tunes are less sophisticated than some of Handel's later compositions, and in other cases (as Handel is well known for) the tunes are the same as in later compositions! Musically there is a freshness and vitality here which I ... more |
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October 8, 2007
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Jazz can be a difficult form of music to get into. For many who are interested but are not too sure where to start, their first 2 albums might have been Kind of Blue by Miles Davis and Time Out by Dave Bruebeck. Where do you go from there? Perhaps live shows or trips to your local library would be ... more |
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September 25, 2007
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They do things differently in Holland. (Although I’m no expert, I’ve never been there.) For starters the “Harmen Fraanje Quartet featuring Nelson Veras” consists of four players. The quartet includes (and “features”) Nelson Veras rather than being an existing jazz quartet with a guest player. Also, ... more |
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September 11, 2007
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If you have ever had to sit through three hours of St Matthews Passion, the title “Great Oratorio Duets” might seem like a contradiction. Like all musical styles oratorio is a mixed bag. Let me say at this point that this disk represents one of the high points of recorded oratorio.
This BIS hybrid ... more |
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