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Great Disc

L. Ku | New York | 04/08/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I had the pleasure of being able to watch the Labeque sisters perform the Poulenc live in a recent subscription concert with the New York Philharmonic. Needless to say, the two of them gave a brilliant interpretation of the concerto that left the audience blown away.As for the piece of music, it was written during the height of Poulenc's career, and is a great showcase of the composers' style. While not without it's mellower moments, the concerto is a charming work, full of nostalgic melodies and ravishing colors, from heavy dampered lyrical lines in the piano to proud jumping staccatos in the trombones and tuba.A worthwile disc. Definately look into it."

Better than 5 stars, one of the best recordings ever!

L. Ku | 06/13/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is just a beautiful and amazing CD. Just mavelous. It plays some music is a great way. The concerto is with out a doubt the best part of the pianists, but also the sonata by Poulenc is great."