Amy Beach: "Gaelic" Symphony; Piano Concerto
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Music Reviews of Amy Beach: "Gaelic" Symphony; Piano Concerto
Music Review: lush romantic waves
Rating: 5 Stars
This is a great album, which wears its heart firmly on its sleeve! I defy you to listen to the first movement of the Piano Concerto, and not be blown away, or overwhelmed by the lush, rich tones of the Symphony flooding over you. The piano playing is totally committed, and the orchestration provides its own backdrop of colour: an irresistible combination. The Symphony's folk music roots give the piece warmth and colour, and you can luxuriate in its sumptuous melodies and marvel at its broad, deep and memorable musical canvas: wonderfully atmospheric and richly romantic. Together, these pieces provide a lively and melodic ocean of sound and possibility. Get your swimsuit now!Music Review: Amy Beach - a wonderful discovery
Rating: 5 Stars
Thank you Naxos for bringing us yet again rarely heard performances of our American heritage of classical composers. This time around it is Amy Beach's Piano Concerto and "Gaelic" Symphony. These compositions are finely crafted pieces that are worthy of regular appearances in concert halls. The Piano Concerto is richly and warmly Romantic, with the piano sparkling like a cold glass of champagne. Her "Gaelic" symphony has to be ranked as one of America's finest symphonic outputs ever. If you think of Gershwin and Copeland when you think of American classical music, then you are missing out on some truly amazing works.
Music Review: Splendid Works
Rating: 5 Stars
Although I have had a solid appreciation for classical music for 5 decades, and own an extensive collection, I had never had the pleasure of hearing Beach's music until I purchased this CD from Amazon. The sympony is well structured and true to 19th century styles, but the concerto is simply brilliant and very much on the Olympian level of Chopin and Liszt. I had also never heard the Nashville Symphony perform, and this is one very accomplished ensemble, not necessarily expected from the home of country music. This bargain priced CD is a gift from the Gods and a find that any lover of traditional classical music will certainly welcome.Music Review: Wonderful
Rating: 5 Stars
The British journal Gramophone gave this disk a rave review, and I understand why. This is gorgeous stuff. Romantic, in the Chopin/Brahms mode, but distinctive. Try it, if you like Romantic music, I guarantee you will love this recording!
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