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Lazkano, Ramon: Wintersonnenwende-4 II
How to achieve – and maintain – breathtaking rhythm with violin and piano? This is how.

Schnittke, Alfred: Concerto grosso no.1
Classical roots paired with amazing imagination: a 20th-century interpretation of the Baroque concerto grosso.

Fanous, Ayman - Uitti, Frances-Marie: Alnilam
The encounter between cello and guitar in the performance by two virtuosos.

Sokolovic, Ana: Portrait parle
Portrait talks: facial character analysis expressed through thrilling musical language.

Szymanski, Pawel: Deux études pour piano - I.
This piece of music begins as though a child is practicing, evolving from refined simplicity to full virtuosity.

Sørensen, Bent: Phantasmagoria for piano trio
Restrained yet bursting unquietness? Crying violin? Shadows…

Cage, John: Sonata XIV
Don’t be scared by the prepared piano; it’s just a bit of unusually sounding music.

Escaich, Thierry: Concerto Pour Orgue et Orchestre
What does 'fortissimo' mean in a contemporary organ concerto?

Gubaidulina, Sofia: In tempus praesens
This violin concerto is one of the most frequently performed contemporary concertos. You’ll know why.

Matalon, Martin: Le scorpion
This site isn't about soundtracks, but the music composed for a surreal film is worth making an exception.

Shostakovich, Dmitri: Cello Concerto No.1
Do you enjoy Shostakovich's ecstasy from LR01? Is something similar possible with the cello?

Hillborg, Anders: Violin Concerto No.1
Experiencing something a little unusual can be exciting, especially if you enjoy violin concertos.

Lutosławski, Witold: Chain 2
An admirable and enjoyable approach to modern classical music, featuring orchestra and a polished violin sound.

Schnittke, Alfred: Concerto Grosso No.5
Schnittke is irresistible. Here, you'll find another Baroque concerto grosso, but with a slightly heavier tone.

Pulkkis, Uljas: Enchanted Garden
Happenings from sunset to sunrise in a magical garden. And this violin sound...!

Partch, Harry: Two Studies on Ancient Greek Scales
...the melodic and harmonic allure of ancient modes...

Rautavaara, Einojuhani: Harp Concerto
A truly rare lineup: a harp concerto that highlights the unique features of this complex instrument.

Wyschnegradsky, Ivan: 24 Préludes
Unnameable things, expressed through modern music. Though a quarter-tone piece, it is also addictively harmonic.