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TAARKA reviewed in Strings Magazine

From enion pelta
CD reviews: Just wanted to share this nice piece Greg Cahill wrote on my band's most recent album.
0 replies - Last 2009-11-13 21:36

Reference works (i.e. Definitive recordings)...

From Justin Lee
CD reviews: Looking for reference recordings (not just violin) but just all-time greatest recordings.
3 replies - Last 2009-10-27 12:58

Ysaye sonatas

From ralph gomez
CD reviews: I would like to add the Ysaye sonatas to my CD library and am wondering what good interpretations are out there.
89 replies - Last 2009-10-26 18:11

Do you collect vinyls?

From carlos majlis
CD reviews: Bargain prices on vinyls
2 replies - Last 2009-10-12 16:47

James Ehnes this week on Violinist.com

From Laurie Niles
CD reviews: This week we're giving out five copies of "Homage..." Here is info. on the winners, and on how to enter.
5 replies - Last 2009-10-9 15:26

'From the Top at the Pops' contest this week

From Laurie Niles
CD reviews: The CD features young musicians from the NPR show, Chad Hoopes, Caroline Goulding, and the Cincinnati Pops with the late Erich Kunzel.
3 replies - Last 2009-9-6 14:47

Lara St. John Polkathon this week

From Laurie Niles
CD reviews: Put your dancin' shoes on and have a little fun, we're giving out Lara St. John's Polka album!
5 replies - Last 2009-8-25 11:06

Whats the best recording of sibelius concerto?

From Denis Huna
CD reviews: What is is the best recording of sibelius concerto?
60 replies - Last 2009-8-18 08:36

Cesar Franck: Violin Sonata in A major best recording

From R. Clark
CD reviews: I am seeking recommendations for reference CD recordings of Cesar Franck's Violin Sonata in A major. Any input and discussion is appreciated.
33 replies - Last 2009-8-12 10:17

Sarasate's complete works recording

From rick benford
CD reviews: Here are links to some samples
5 replies - Last 2009-8-6 11:40

Ysaye Solo Sonatas

From Dan k
CD reviews: Whose recording of the Ysaye solo sonatas are you most fond of? Worst?
74 replies - Last 2009-7-19 15:43

MEPHISTO WALTZ transcription for violin solo

From Andreas Preuss
CD reviews: looking for a recording of Milstein's transcription of Liszt's Mephisto waltz
10 replies - Last 2009-6-8 12:36

Emerson String Quartet CD contest

From Laurie Niles
CD reviews: This week we're giving out their new CD, 'Intimate Letters.' How to win, and who won!
6 replies - Last 2009-6-8 08:05

Best Recordings of Walton, Elgar Concertos

From Austin Mohr
CD reviews: I have never heard either of these concertos and I was wondering what recordings you all would recommend.
49 replies - Last 2009-5-22 14:11

Reference recordings: Goldmark Violin Concerto

From R. Clark
CD reviews: What are your top choices?
20 replies - Last 2009-5-21 15:23

Steven Staryk's CD called Every Violinist's Guide

From Gabriel Kastelle
CD reviews: Remastered (but still spotty and iffy recording quality) and much expanded collection of etudes and caprices and such, from Centaur label. Wow, wow, wow.
33 replies - Last 2009-5-11 21:56

Bach Ciaccona Recordings

From Josh Hunton
CD reviews: I am learning Bach Ciaccona from Partita No. 2, and I was wondering if anyone would tell me which recording of the piece they prefer over others, and why you prefer it.
92 replies - Last 2009-5-9 13:36

Song suggestions please!

From Chris Liu
CD reviews: Another song suggestion list =D
8 replies - Last 2009-5-5 18:03

pre-authentic movement

From Anne-Marie Proulx
CD reviews: I don't really understand the meaning of pre-authentic. I was wondering if someone here knew what it means.
30 replies - Last 2009-4-27 15:06

Joseph Szigeti, violinist

From Peter Ferreira
CD reviews: The Bach Sonatas sound unimpressive to me -- is it the violinist or the recording?
57 replies - Last 2009-4-8 03:32

Vadim Repin Brahms CD contest

From Laurie Niles
CD reviews: Win this CD all week from Violinist.com. Winners announced on this thread!
1 reply - Last 2009-4-3 08:11

Vivaldi's Four Seasons

From Carley Anderson
CD reviews: CD suggestions, please
67 replies - Last 2009-4-1 11:10

Great New Brahms/Korngold Concertos CD by Zneider

From Scott Hawthorn
CD reviews: I love the concerto and I'm very fussy about which performances I listen to. This one makes the grade!
0 replies - Last 2009-4-1 08:23

Graham Clark Stephen Grew CD

From Graham Clark
CD reviews: My new CD of improvised violin/piano duets is now available
0 replies - Last 2009-3-21 09:32

False Advertising?

From N.A. Mohr
CD reviews: Should CDs clearly label their outside packaging with 'excerpt' if a listed work isn't presented in its entirety?
4 replies - Last 2009-3-12 20:41

Kavakos' recording of Sibelius' original version of the violin concerto

From David Ormai
CD reviews: Your thoughts on the original version of Sibelius' violin concerto (before 1905 revision).
27 replies - Last 2009-2-25 04:10

Kreisler and other older Mendelssohn Violin Concerto recordings

From Tim Yeh
CD reviews: Looking for an older interpretation of Mendelssohn Violin Concerto by Kreisler and others
6 replies - Last 2009-2-17 15:32

Edgar Meyer's recording of Bach's Suites for Unaccompanied Cello on Double Bass

From Pauline Lerner
CD reviews: Opinions on Edgar Meyer's recording of Bach's Unaccompanied Cello Suites on double bass?
8 replies - Last 2009-1-16 15:22

Why do you listen to your (really) old recordings?

From Terry Hsu
CD reviews: Old vs. New recordings
24 replies - Last 2009-1-14 15:46

Heifetz last recital

From Charles Bott
CD reviews: does anyone on the forum have any information on whether this CD exists and where one could obtain a copy?
7 replies - Last 2008-12-29 15:14

Christmas CDs

From Anne Horvath
CD reviews: What Christmas CDs do you like to listen to? (Or not...) Any suggestions?
24 replies - Last 2008-12-2 20:41

Favorite recordings of the following concertos?

From Michael Divino
CD reviews: Brahms, Elgar, Saint-Saens, etc?
44 replies - Last 2008-12-1 14:44

Mendelssohn recording?

From Kevin Tompkins
CD reviews: I want a good recording- suggestions?
58 replies - Last 2008-11-19 10:42

Best Shosty violin concerto 1 recording?

From Patrick Hu
CD reviews: Your suggestions on the best recording of the Shostakovich VIolin COncert 1.
55 replies - Last 2008-11-6 09:39

Top 5 Violin Recordings of All Time

From Giancarlo L
CD reviews: What are your personal top 5 faves of all time?
14 replies - Last 2008-10-26 22:11

MEPHISTO WALTZ - Liszt/arr.: Milstein

From Andreas Preuss
CD reviews: looking for a recording
5 replies - Last 2008-10-23 14:37

Good Recordings of Saint-Saens #3?

From Dina N
CD reviews: I cannot afford to buy another recording for a month or two, but when I have enough money, whose recording should I buy?
61 replies - Last 2008-10-19 03:34

Ross Christopher - THE RIVER CHILD - now on iTunes!

From Ross Christopher
CD reviews: The River Child (Ross Christopher) is now available through Apple iTunes.
3 replies - Last 2008-10-11 09:19

Review of ASM Bach/Gubaidulina disk

From Stephen Brivati
CD reviews: A link to the Guardian review
11 replies - Last 2008-10-9 15:38

Essential Listening cd's

From Cynthia Matthews
CD reviews: As parents who are not musicians, we need recommendations of essential pieces/cd's/recordings that you believe would enhance the ear and broaden the musical knowledge of our gifted violinist son.
39 replies - Last 2008-10-2 22:10

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