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    Jan 21, 2021 4 minutes

    JS Bach Goldberg Variations Marcin Swiatkiewicz (piano) Rubicon RCD1064 These Goldbergs are full of energy and spontaneity. Swiatkiewicz’s frequent use of the 16-foot stop lends many of the variations a magnificent Thuringian heft. (OC) ★★★★

    Brahms Horn Trio; Cello Sonata No. 1 etc Alec Frank-Gemmill (horn) BIS BIS-2478 Fascinating to hear new colours in a familiar work, with Brahms’s First Cello Sonata transcribed for French horn. It makes a fine prelude to a terrific performance of the Horn Trio. (JP) ★★★★

    Bruckner Mass No. 2; Te Deum Collegium Vocale Gent Bruckner’s intricate counterpoint and rich orchestrations make for seductive, powerful listening, especially in the which bursts

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