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Ed Bennett Psychedelia etc

RTE National Symphony NMC D257

This dramatic album of large-scale pieces reaches a transcendental climax in the title work, followed by a moment of calm in Magnetic for bass clarinet and prepared piano. (FP) ★★★★

Bernstein • Ginastera • Moussa

Violin Concertos

Andrew Wan (violin) Analekta AN28920

From the spikiness of Ginastera to the genial wit of Bernstein and the eerie stillness of Samy Moussa, this is a refreshingly imaginative combination of rarities for violin and orchestra, played with real aplomb. (JP) ★★★★★

Brahms Cello Sonatas etc

Luigi Piovano (cello), Antonio Pappano (piano) Arcana 475613

Good to hear Pappano back on the piano

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