Pieces that have blown you away recently

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Other works I want to mention are the symphonies by Leonardo Balada. Although not first listens, they impressed me a lot as well.

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I remember when the CPO disc below was released, but only until now I came to give it a listen. I waited too long for finding out, this seriously is stupendous stuff! Exotic music at its best I must say. The use of Indian scales/harmonies gives the music a mystic and colourful effect that just bewitches and doesn't let you go, the atmospheres are so suggestive, the orchestration spellbinding... what's not to love? The four works are amazing, from the sparkling Piano Concerto No. 3 to the glittering magic of the Six Indian Miniatures. The Chandos disc simply intensifies that impression. I was taken by the two string quartets and the Septet the most. There's remarkable material and sheer beauty in those pieces, above all the string quartets, which sometimes get moving. More of this composer, please!




The other day I was acquainted with Bossi's two piano trios finding them good and enchanting, but his two violin sonatas possess more brilliance and inspiration. The 2nd Sonata in C major could be the best work of the two, the writing feels so lyrical and quirky by turns, and not without its moments of apparent depth. A delightful, impressive piece. However, the 1st Sonata in E minor offers a display of ardent zeal. What an exciting work! Even in the endearing 2nd movement, passages of considerable intensity ensue to highlight the overall dramatic character of the work. That said, I'm not claiming that they're masterpieces, but the level of craftsmanship and purpose they have do manage to delight galore, and the performances and recording are stunning, despite I've been a bit reticent towards this record label.

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Papandopulo: Piano Sonatina

Merciless display of beauty offers this gem, imbued with exotic scales to stunning effect. I loved this thoroughly endearing work. One never stops discovering fascinating music.

BTW, the weird cover art didn't go unnoticed at all!