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    Oct 01, 2020 3 minutes

    Agricola • Homilius Easter Cantatas Kölner Akademie CPO 555 332-2

     There is a lot to enjoy in these wonderfully upbeat works by two pupils of JS Bach, whose influence is not hard to discern. They benefit here from energetic, enthusiastic performances . (JP) ★★★★★

    Craig Armstrong • Calum Martin The Edge of the Sea The Scottish Ensemble et al Modern 5053859222

     This powerful fusion of traditional Gaelic psalm singing and orchestral forces is meditative and beautiful; it’s a gentle collision which really casts a spell on the listener. (MB) ★★★★

    Barber • Rachmaninov Cello Sonatas Jonah Kim (cello), Sean Kennard (piano) Delos DE 3574

     Impressive performances of a pair of great sonatas, intimately

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