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David Barker
Humour and Classical Music: The Cat’s Duet
by David Barker
Alison Balsom (trumpet) Concertos (Warner Classics)
Glorious tone – top of the class [DJB]
Humour and Classical Music: Fantasia
by David Barker
Humour and Classical Music: Monty Python
by David Barker
Humour and Classical Music: Mozart & Beethoven
by David Barker
Glass: Mad Rush (IBS)
No Glass recital is likely to ever match that of Vikingur Ólafsson, but this one is a good one nevertheless [DJB]
Vikingur Ólafsson (piano) From Afar (DG)
A very personal programme which has divided opinions, but does have much to commend it [DJB]
Martin, Vladigerov & Turina: Trios (Avi-Music)
Very intelligent programming, and very fine performances [DJB]
Abel: Cello Concertos (Hänssler Classic)
Four graceful concertante works of the mid to late 18th century, which may not excite but do entertain [DJB]
Rastrelli Effect (Solo Musica)
Pleasant, with many different styles, but little to arouse much excitement [DJB]
Humour and Classical Music: Haydn
by David Barker
Foerster: Symphony 1 (Naxos)
Three enjoyable works from the less-angst ridden end of the Romantic spectrum, in fine performances [DJB]
Serenata (Naxos)
Graceful and charming but not at all Brazilian [DJB]
Fuoco Sacro (Naxos)
Very interesting content, marred by some sound issues and a jumpy narrative flow [DJB]
Zwilich: Orchestral Works (Delos)
Beautifully crafted and entertaining music, showing the composer’s stylistic evolution [DJB]
Goodwin: Orchestral Works (Naxos)
Light Music certainly, but of real and lasting quality [DJB]
O Jesulein (Ricecar)
A little too much reverence in the music somewhat dampened my enthusiasm for this interesting exercise [DJB]
