Albums of the Week
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Pablo Villegas' Americano: A Journey through the Americas
The Spanish-born, New York City-based classical guitarist Pablo Villegas has released his latest album, "Americano." Sep 14, 2015
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Bach on Mandolins, a Philip Smith Sampler and Orli Shaham's Brahms
This week's featured albums span the music of Bach for mandolin and mandocello, Philip Smith's "greatest hits" and Brahms and the composers he inspired. Jun 26, 2015
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Music from 'Wolf Hall,' Orchestral Lollipops, and All-Star Piano Quartets
Our featured albums include a new collection of music from the PBS/BBC series "Wolf Hall." Jun 21, 2015
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Yannick Nézet-Séguin's Ravel, an Australian 'Four Seasons' and Seafaring Piano Music
This week's featured albums include Ravel's complete Daphnis et Chloé ballet, an Australian Four Seasons and some ocean-themed piano pieces. Jun 14, 2015
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Albums Mark 150th Anniversaries of Nielsen, Wagner's 'Tristan'
Two 150th anniversaries take place this week: that of Danish composer Carl Nielsen's birth, and the premiere performance of Wagner's revolutionary opera Tristan und Isolde. Jun 7, 2015
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Beethoven's 'Ugly Ducklings,' Hungarian Brahms and Renaissance Guitar Music
This week's featured albums include a Brahms collection by clarinetist Andreas Ottensamer. May 31, 2015
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Stewart Goodyear Moves Past Troubles with Rachmaninoff Release
After a month-long hiatus, our Albums of the Week feature returns with three very dissimilar recordings, including one that was connected to a headline-making controversy. May 24, 2015
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Channeling the Spirit of Shakespeare in Songs and Overtures
We're celebrating William Shakespeare's 451st birthday, observed this Thursday, with featured albums spanning Elizabethan lute songs and a selection of light comedy overtures. Apr 19, 2015
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Featured Releases: Doric Quartet, Janacek Orchestral Works, Christoph Denoth
This week, we look back to three releases that came out in late 2014 and deserve a second look. Apr 12, 2015
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New Reases: A Billie Holiday Songbook, French Baroque Suites and Fischer's Brahms
Pianist Lara Downes pays homage to Billie Holiday, Ivan Fischer delivers bracing Brahms and Tempesta di Mare present French Baroque theater music. Apr 5, 2015
