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Top ten Beethoven releases of 2020

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Mark Pullinger

After a February symphony cycle at the Barbican, most of my Beethoven this year – understandably – has been either streamed or on disc, so I thought I’d mark the great man’s 250th with a round-up of my favourite recordings … Continue reading →

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Gluck’s Don Juan fails to seduce in the AAM’s Grand Tour

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Mark Pullinger

Academy of Ancient Music *** Milton Court, 25th November 2014 Gluck’s Don Juan was clearly an inspiration to Mozart when composing his operatic version of the tale, Don Giovanni. The anti-hero’s descent into hell even shares the same dark D minor key as … Continue reading →

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