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CHERUBINI, Luigi (1760-1842) |
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6 Keyboard Sonatas (1783) |
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RCA 88697057742
Bacchetti (piano) |
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Andrea Bacchetti has given us several oustanding new recordings in the present volume
(including an impressive DVD of Bach's Goldberg Variations), but none is
more valuable than this set of Cherubini's Six Keyboard Sonatas, published
in 1783 but probably written earlier (perhaps 1780). They are most
engaging two-movements works, with a strong flavour of early Mozart, but
with gallant touches to add charm.
Their invention is consistently diverse
and in these captivating performances one is drawn to return to then
often. They are beautifully recorded and this is a disc to be snapped up
before it disappears.
Highly recommended indeed. |
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Evaluation |
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Our
evaluation system may be summarized as follows: |
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**** |
A
really
exceptional issue on every count
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A
recording new to the present volume |
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Key
recordings - top recommendations - are indicated by a key symbol
next to the star rating |
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To certain special
records we have awarded a Rosette: |
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Unlike our general
evaluations, in which we have tried to be consistent, a Rosette is a quite
arbitrary compliment by a member of the reviewing team to a recorded
performance which, he finds, shows special illumination, magic, a
spiritual quality, or even outstanding production values, that place it in
a very special class. ... |
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