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W.A. Mozart: Gran Partita

BIS

Classical

Awesomely controlled reading of Mozart's Gran Partita captures its combination of elegance and rigor.

— James Manheim

Elīna Garanča / Malcolm Martineau

Deutsche Grammophon

Classical

Garanča's belated recording debut as a lieder singer makes one wish she had always essayed this repertory.

— James Manheim

Nikki Chooi / Susan Platts / JoAnn Falletta

Naxos

Classical

Superb performances of the eclectic, intricately orchestrated music of Schmitt, whom conductor Falletta has championed and knows well.

— James Manheim

LSO / LSO Live

Classical

Dramatic interpretation of Beethoven's rarely performed and sole oratorio makes a strong case for the work.

— James Manheim

Erato

Classical

Selection of Rossini's tenor duets holds together remarkably well considering the paucity of these.

— James Manheim