A brilliant example of music and sound serving the ‘niche’ crowd

It is no secret that High-Resolution Super Audio is under pressure. Over the years, some labels have given up altogether. Streaming has become the norm, […]

Exploring the Shadow of the Great Masters

Two Spanish musicians, whom I did not know before, embarked last year on a mission to bring works of great beauty, for too long hidden […]

Praise for Reference Recordings’ Latest Beethoven Symphony

With this latest release, Reference Recordings continue to push standards beyond existing boundaries. I think that no collector is without at least several complete sets […]

Relax | The Best DSD Albums to Evoke Peace and Calm

It seems that these days many of us are feeling the need to relax, to wind down, and to take a step back – myself […]

Spain’s Erudite Piano Trio

Some might feel that under the present circumstances one should stay away from anything Russian. I think that we ought to realize that not all […]

Russia and Russians are not always the same

In these dire times, Russia and Russians mustn’t be judged by the same token. It crossed my mind when I heard Dmitry Ferschtman playing the […]

An inconspicuous instrument in the middle?

An inconspicuous instrument in the middle? In a personal note, Dana Zemtsov says that there is no real shortage of good viola music. Despite general […]

Some Surprises

While looking (and listening) for prospective nominations for the Album of the Year Nominations of 2021 list, I was pleased to rediscover some wonderful releases.  […]