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    Sep 30, 2021 4 minutes

    Kalevi Aho Solo works

    Sharon Bezaly (flute), Bram van Sambeek (bassoon), Samuli Peltonen (cello), Hiyoli Togawa (viola) et al BIS BIS-2446

    Some of these solo pieces started life as competition works, and it’s easy to see why. They are extremely technically demanding, which may not make for a wholly pleasant listening experience, but the playing is exemplary, particularly of bassoon and flute. (FP)

    Sergio Azevedo Hukvaldy Cycle

    Ensemble Darcos/Nuno Côrte-Real Naxos 8.579079

    The Portuguese piano quartet commissioned these five pieces from Azevedo, many of which are self-referential, taking inspiration from Janáček. The writing is colourful, the playing often thoughtful and well shaped.

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