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David Barker
Abel: Cello Concertos (Hänssler Classic)
Four graceful concertante works of the mid to late 18th century, which may not excite but do entertain [DJB]
January 11, 2023
Rastrelli Effect (Solo Musica)
Pleasant, with many different styles, but little to arouse much excitement [DJB]
January 10, 2023
Foerster: Symphony 1 (Naxos)
Three enjoyable works from the less-angst ridden end of the Romantic spectrum, in fine performances [DJB]
January 5, 2023
Fuoco Sacro (Naxos)
Very interesting content, marred by some sound issues and a jumpy narrative flow [DJB]
January 3, 2023
Zwilich: Orchestral Works (Delos)
Beautifully crafted and entertaining music, showing the composer’s stylistic evolution [DJB]
December 16, 2022
Goodwin: Orchestral Works (Naxos)
Light Music certainly, but of real and lasting quality [DJB]
December 11, 2022
O Jesulein (Ricecar)
A little too much reverence in the music somewhat dampened my enthusiasm for this interesting exercise [DJB]
December 7, 2022