CD, Palmgren (composer)
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Finland has a remarkable strength in depth when it comes to composers. While none of the six represented here can really be classed as heavy-hitters, they were all accomplished, as this enjoyable... —
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Gamba is adept at remaining alert to the changing moods of each piece, whether it be ensuring that things are kept fizzing along nicely in Leevi Madetoja's Comedy Overture, Op. 53, or bringing... —
Awards:
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Presto Recording of the Week, 11th August 2023
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2023
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Special offer. Pictures from Finland
Oulu Sinfonia, Madetoja Music High School's Girls' Choir, The Soma Ensemble, Rumon Gamba
The playing of the Oulu Sinfonia offers quality in every department, with Rumon Gamba's conducting ensuring exemplary attention to detail; the precise shading of string tone in Kajanus's Adagietto... —
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The quality of Froundjian’s playing is evident in the delicately nuanced account of Palmgren’s Snowflakes, which opens the programme…If you tend to get all carolled out over the Christmas season,... —
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This repertoire is as delightful to listen to as it is to play … perfect evening listening —
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Leif's own offering is a beautifully expressive composition deserving of repeated listening. Musically, all swans are not created equal, but it is, as ever, about personal taste, and the performances... —
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Special offer. Una Bourne: Australian Recording Pioneer - HMV Recordings 1914-1926
Una Bourne (piano)
This new APR set reveals Bourne as a pianist of extraordinary clarity, charm and considerable finesse. —
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