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Zimerman, Schubert Sonatas D959 and D960
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Lindberg, Pettersson Symphony 5 & 7
The 16 symphonies of Allan Pettersson have often been described as music of pain, anguish, and sadness. They are unlike those of any other...
WORD CUP 2016
Mendelssohn, Piano Concertos – Brautigam, Kölner Akademie, Willens
Felix Mendelssohn, Piano Concertos Ronald Brautigam (fortepiano) Die Kölner Akademie Michael Alexander Willens (conductor)BIS RecordsThese...
Roma, Alfonso Cuarón
Roma is a semi-autobiographical film where we witness a series of scenes inspired by the...
Nelsons, Shostakovich Symphonies 4 & 11
First the good news: This Shostakovich album by Nelsons is better recorded than the previous...
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Beethoven & Sibelius Violin Concertos, Tetzlaff, Ticciati
Don't get me wrong, Tetzlaff is magnificent here, but the whole release is let down at places by Ticciati's understated orchestral contribution.
Perahia, Beethoven Sonatas Moonlight & Hammerklavier
This has been an anticipated release. Perahia recording two of the most famous Beethoven piano...
Beethoven, Triple Concerto & Symphony 7 / Mutter, Yo-Yo Ma, Barenboim / West-Eastern Divan Orchestra
Music Review: Beethoven, Triple Concerto & Symphony 7 / Anne-Sophie Mutter (violin), Yo-Yo Ma (cello),...
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Tokyo Story
Title: Tokyo StoryDirector: Yasujirô OzuReleased: 1953
One of my favourite film reviewers, Dennis Schwartz claims that, “This very well might be the best film ever made.” I...
Alchemy (Music by Jalbert, Stucky & Vine), Jupiter String Quartet & Bernadette Harvey
Music Review: Alchemy / Jupiter String Quartet / Bernadette Harvey (piano) / MarquisThis new release by Marquis features chamber works by three distinguished contemporary composers...
Toni Erdmann
Instead of an ordinary review for this special film, I've decided to write just an outline to name the different reasons that make Toni Erdmann stand out as one of the best (if not the best) films of the year.
Beethoven, Symphony 9, Haitink / Bavarian RSO
Music review - Beethoven, Symphony 9, Bernard Haitink / Chor & Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks / Sally Matthews, soprano / Gerhild Romberger, alto /...
MS Slavic 7
Film review: MS Slavic 7 / Director: Sofia Bohdanowicz/ Released: 2019I have nothing but praise for this contemporary masterpiece which I discovered through MUBI....
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A Star is Born, Bradley Cooper
Title: A Star is BornDirector: Bradley CooperRelease: 2018This is exemplary Hollywood. A true love story without any clichés despite its numerous remakes (this is...
Tara Isabella Burton, Social Creature
One could argue that admiration and jealousy between friends have existed since the beginning of time, but the burst of social media has exacerbated...
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Review: Tár
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Review: Bruckner Symphony 8, Thielemann / Vienna Philharmonic
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Review: Beethoven Symphonies (1-9), Christoph König / Solistes Européens Luxembourg
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