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Tara Isabella Burton, Social Creature
Tara Isabella Burton, Social Creature
One could argue that admiration and jealousy between friends have existed since the beginning of time, but the burst of social media has…
Constantine
Jun 19, 2018
Bruckner Symphony 8 — Jansons, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
Bruckner Symphony 8 — Jansons, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
“Bruckner’s Eighth Symphony is the zenith of symphonic writing.” — Sergiu Celibidache
Constantine
Jun 4, 2018
Christian Lindberg, Steppenwolf
Christian Lindberg, Steppenwolf
It’s no surprise that this disc is immediately accessible and a joy to listen to. Lindberg’s own compositions have always been a rewarding…
Constantine
May 13, 2018
Lisa Halliday, Asymmetry
Lisa Halliday, Asymmetry
A lot has been written about this book. Its title is Asymmetry, and this applies to its structure, content and meaning. The first part…
Constantine
May 12, 2018
Brabbins, Ferneyhough, La Terre est un Homme
Brabbins, Ferneyhough, La Terre est un Homme
OK, this is as complex as it gets: Ferneyhough’s La Terre est un Homme. It seems like a nightmare trying to imagine the rehearsals for the…
Constantine
May 6, 2018
Podger, Vivaldi Four Seasons
Podger, Vivaldi Four Seasons
This is not yet another recording of the Four Seasons. More importantly, this is not your standard historically informed account. This is…
Constantine
Apr 22, 2018
Lindberg, Pettersson Symphony 5 & 7
Lindberg, Pettersson Symphony 5 & 7
The 16 symphonies of Allan Pettersson have often been described as music of pain, anguish, and sadness. They are unlike those of any other…
Constantine
Apr 12, 2018
Beethoven, Suzuki, Missa Solemnis, review
Beethoven, Suzuki, Missa Solemnis, review
The expectations run high when there is a new Suzuki release with his Bach Collegium Japan. It is really hard to find a weak performance…
Constantine
Feb 27, 2018
Paul Thomas Anderson — Phantom Thread film review — Daniel Day-Lewis
Paul Thomas Anderson — Phantom Thread film review — Daniel Day-Lewis
Title: Phantom Thread Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Released: 2018
Constantine
Feb 21, 2018
Beethoven, Perahia, Moonlight & Hammerklavier Sonatas
Beethoven, Perahia, Moonlight & Hammerklavier Sonatas
This has been an anticipated release. Perahia recording two of the most famous Beethoven piano sonatas. Do we need another recording of the…
Constantine
Feb 17, 2018
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