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  • Mendelssohn: Vioin Concerto in E Minor, Double Concerto in D Minor, Capriccio Brilliant in B Minor

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    Mendelssohn: Vioin Concerto in E Minor, Double Concerto in D Minor, Capriccio Brilliant in B Minor

    Ilya Kaler, violin Discography
    Rasa Vitkauskaite, piano Discography
    Jonathan Cohler, conductor Discography
    Budapest Ferenc Erkel Ch. Orch. Discography

    Works by:

    Felix Mendelssohn

    “The soloist, Ilya Kaler, has a rock-solid technique coupled with a real affinity for Mendelssohn’s music... refreshing, illuminating... Vitkauskaite’s legerdemain is glorious; dialogs between violin and piano sparkle... her sense of drama perfectly aligned to Mendelssohn’s... Eleven minutes of pure joy” ★★★★★
       —Fanfare

    “Kaler‘s performance approaches, and perhaps even achieves, the ideal... impeccable... gorgeous tone... Conductor Jonathan Cohler is a sympathetic collaborator, at one with Kaler‘s vision... Vitkauskaite also shines in Capriccio Brillant... Cohler provides sensitive, expert support for his soloists. ★★★★★
       —Fanfare

  • Ginastera: Danzas Argentinas, Op. 2

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    Ginastera: Danzas Argentinas, Op. 2

    Rasa Vitkauskaite, piano Discography

    Works by:

    Alberto Ginastera

    “superb... technically brilliant, and always searching, imaginative, and compelling... gorgeous, singing tone... The recorded sound is excellent... virtuoso playing and gorgeous instrumental tone... a complete joy from start to finish. Highest recommendation.”
       —Fanfare

  • Latin Journey

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    Latin Journey

    Jonathan Cohler, clarinet Discography
    Rasa Vitkauskaite, piano Discography

    Works by:

    Carlos Guastavino, Arturo Marquez, Paquito D'Rivera, Alberto Ginastera

    “virtuoso playing and gorgeous instrumental tone. A marvelous recital, one that is a complete joy from start to finish. Highest recommendation. ” ★★★★★
       —Fanfare

    “...it would be hard to imagine [a recording of the Guastavino Sonata] more lovely... Cohler and Vitkauskaite bring together all the musical qualities that make this release such an outstanding success: technical polish, warmth, supple lyricism, and vibrant rhythmic snap.”
       —Fanfare

 

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