The Classic Review Vox 2008-02-08T01:59:53Z C. M. Tisdale http://classicreview.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom tag:vox.com,2006:6p00e398d86cc10003/ Where the best music lives. Fretwork’s ancient flavor convinces tag:vox.com,2008-02-08:asset-6a00e398d86cc1000300e398da6a8b0004 2008-02-08T01:59:53Z 2008-02-08T01:59:53Z C. M. Tisdale http://classicreview.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

BACH – The Art of Fugue

There’s very little not to like about this recording. As a period enthusiast, I love that Fretwork decided to join the likes of those who’ve attempted this unparalleled work on string quartet. I don’t even care that Fretwork is a viol group (an e...

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CHOPIN – Complete Works for Piano and Orchestra

To start off, I should just say one thing: Abbey Simon and Chopin were made for each other. I can honestly say, of the countless Chopin recordings I’ve listened to, very few of them even come close to the sensitivity found here. Simon’s playing h...

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TELEMANN – Twelve Fantasias for Violin Solo / Gulliver Suite for Two Violins

In a world sorely in need of more good period soloists – not to mention good period groups – Andrew Manze almost makes us forget we should be concerned. How? Manze, more than any other period soloist, brings life to what can honestly be called dy...

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