CD Recommendations (3)

CD Recommendations (3)

Universal HK is having a "Masters of the Strings" promotion right now. Full-priced String albums are offered at mid-price.

Daniel Hope is a young violinist that I like very much, but he's obviously not a box-office draw. His new CD, Air - A Baroque Journey, is available at promotion price! Much of the music is unfamiliar, but it's worth your time to explore. Make sure you sample the tracks at the website link above.

I'm not a fan of Mullova, but I'm certainly one of Carmignola (previously on Sony) in the baroque repertoire. Their Vivaldi Double Violin Concerto CD is refreshing, one of the best Vivaldi CDs recently (aside from Carmignola's own solo CDs, also available in this promotion).

The Grimiaux-Haskil Mozart CD is a classic, but has been difficult to get, perhaps even out of print. It's now available again as part of the promotion. Of course, the cover is a little different. It says DECCA rather than Philips on the cover! Grab it while you can.

The promotion has all the familiar faces, but I'd urge you to explore new talents, like Nicola Benedetti, who not only has a beautiful face.