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Lazkano, Ramon: Wintersonnenwende-4 II

How to achieve – and maintain – breathtaking rhythm with violin and piano? This is how.

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Kancheli, Giya: In l’istesso tempo

…refinement…

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Schnittke, Alfred: Concerto grosso no.1

Classical roots paired with amazing imagination: a 20th-century interpretation of the Baroque concerto grosso.

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Fanous, Ayman - Uitti, Frances-Marie: Alnilam

The encounter between cello and guitar in the performance by two virtuosos.

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Sokolovic, Ana: Portrait parle

Portrait talks: facial character analysis expressed through thrilling musical language.

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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.

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Sørensen, Bent: Phantasmagoria for piano trio

Restrained yet bursting unquietness? Crying violin? Shadows…

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Cage, John: Sonata XIV

Don’t be scared by the prepared piano; it’s just a bit of unusually sounding music.

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Tiensuu, Jukka: Rack

Tiensuu's music: delicate and unique, as always.

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Adès, Thomas: Violin Concerto

Suggestive circularities with playful, relaxed cycles.

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Escaich, Thierry: Concerto Pour Orgue et Orchestre

What does 'fortissimo' mean in a contemporary organ concerto?

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Gubaidulina, Sofia: In tempus praesens

This violin concerto is one of the most frequently performed contemporary concertos. You’ll know why.

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Bartók, Béla: Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta

Sinister music must be so beautiful.

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Matalon, Martin: Le scorpion

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

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Shostakovich, Dmitri: Cello Concerto No.1

Do you enjoy Shostakovich's ecstasy from LR01? Is something similar possible with the cello?

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Hillborg, Anders: Violin Concerto No.1

Experiencing something a little unusual can be exciting, especially if you enjoy violin concertos.

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Lutosławski, Witold: Chain 2

An admirable and enjoyable approach to modern classical music, featuring orchestra and a polished violin sound.

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Schnittke, Alfred: Concerto Grosso No.5

Schnittke is irresistible. Here, you'll find another Baroque concerto grosso, but with a slightly heavier tone.

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Schöllhorn, Johannes: Clouds and Sky

Clouds and sky, Venice.

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Pulkkis, Uljas: Enchanted Garden

Happenings from sunset to sunrise in a magical garden. And this violin sound...!

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Partch, Harry: Two Studies on Ancient Greek Scales

...the melodic and harmonic allure of ancient modes...

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Rautavaara, Einojuhani: Harp Concerto

A truly rare lineup: a harp concerto that highlights the unique features of this complex instrument.

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Wyschnegradsky, Ivan: 24 Préludes

Unnameable things, expressed through modern music. Though a quarter-tone piece, it is also addictively harmonic.

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Bartók, Béla: String Quartet No.4

Pizzicato often results in a soft or weak sound… but not in this case.

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