Francesco D'Orazio - Mosaique - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The InchvillanellaInch was originally a plain, three-part strophic song in the manner of folkloristic tunes of Italy's rural population, intentionally simple in setting and usually with coarse texts. By the time Johann Hermann Schein had published his 50 villanellas of the InchMusica boscarecciaInch in the 1620s, the genre had long become an art form. Schein's texts are full of strongly expressive imagery, charm and wit. An entire host of forest spirits, mythological figures and gods whirl and tumble here. Schein's successful fusing of conservative and novel styles ensured his work great success.

Skeets McDonald - Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes The Singles Collection 1950-62 [COMPACT DISCS] date 03/29/2024

Chopin's four ballades occupy a special place in the collective mind of classical pianists. To many, each is a jewel of the Romantic era, models of poetic lyricism. (Sam Reich) Israeli pianist Dror Biran performs these works with great mastery and sensitivity. Dror Biran is one of Israel's most admired and gifted pianists. His playing has been described in Die Beeld as Inchpowerful, but also beautifully sensitiveInch. The Plain Dealer added Inchhis fortissimos crashed and roared, but next to them came pianissimos that whispered seductively... he has technique to burn and uses it effectively... Inch His superb tonal control combined with interesting phrasing and voicing has won him consistent critical acclaim and enthusiastic audiences.