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LISTENC. P. E. Bach Hide player 
Ophélie Gaillard (vc & dir), Francesco Corti (hpd), Pulcinella Orchestra 2016 Aparté |
This is one of the finest CPE Bach recordings and it has successfully brought me vivid emotions from joy to sorrow to hope. Ophélie Gaillard is a virtuosic, eloquent and brilliant soloist, and the Pulcinella Orchestra sounds just impeccable under her direction! |
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LISTENFirst Day Bragato, Martinů, Hide player 
Laura Metcalf (vc), Matei Varga (pf) 2016 Sono Luminus |
Laura Metcalf excites on the cello as she plays a fine selection of pieces that are expertly executed. The pieces flow nicely and take you on a journey as you listen. FIRST DAY is a treat from start to end. This is a refreshingly delightful program. More please! |
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LISTENPortuguese Music for Cello and Hide player 
Bruno Borralhinho (vc), Pedro Neves (cond), Orquestra Gulbenkian 2016 Naxos |
Bruno Borralhinho is a brilliant cellist and an ambassador of Portuguese classical music. "Portuguese Music" takes you on a great musical discovery and the performance is certainly first rate. |
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LISTENSchubert & Schumann
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Morgenstern Trio — Stefan Hempel (vn), Emanuel Wehse (vc), Catherine Klipfel (pf) 2016 Kaleidos |
This is simply the best - Morgenstern Trio gives a crisp, energetic and mesmerizing performance of two masterpieces. Bravo Morgenstern Trio for a superb performance of a most beautiful program! Thank you for bringing such joy and excitement to listeners around the world. |
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LISTENSongs and Lullabies
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Robert Irvine (vc) 2016 Delphian |
This CD is a rare project, gathering together so many contemporary voices from the composing world, providing a hugely varied & valuable collection of solo cello works for players and listeners alike. Robert Irvine performs them with such musical sensitivity and technical prowess. A deeply moving CD for a very noble cause. |
