Kreisler

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Berl Senofsky (violin): American Virtuoso (Rhine Classics)

Strong, masculine playing from Berl Senofsky – along with some less than stellar performances [JW]

Alfred Dubois (violin): Mozart & Vieuxtemps Violin Concertos (Biddulph)

Superior transfers of a great violinist, cut down too soon [JW]

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Berl Senofsky (violin) American Virtuoso (Rhine Classics)

Although something of a mixed bag, there’s much to please the Senofsky admirer enshrined in these two discs [SG]

René Benedetti (violin): In Concert (Biddulph)

Suave, stylish, scintillating and virtuosic; René Benedetti in his prime [JW]

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Brahms: Violin Concerto (Forgotten Records)

Performances  of elegance and charm [SG]

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Fairy Tales (Quartz)

An eclectic programme, dynamically played if lacking complete virtuosic ease [NB]

Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No 2 (Berliner Philharmoniker Recordings)

In all respects, a worthy 150th anniversary tribute to Rachmaninov [JQ]

Kathleen Parlow (violin): Complete Recordings (Biddulph)

A long overdue salute to an overlooked Auer student and a Canadian violinist of technical polish [JW]

Estrellita (Orchid Classics)

The album works equally well for close listening and as agreeable background music late at night [GF]

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Fritz Kreisler: Bell Telephone Vol. 3 (Biddulph)

Kreisler’s 1945-50 radio broadcasts continue with a consistently good selection [JW]