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Beethoven (Live Concert) 
Telalit Charsky (cello), Ron Regev (piano) 2013 ClassiConcept |
From This performance brings out Beethoven's tender side. – Anonymous (ISRAEL) Wonderful and virtuosic! A live and unedited performance of all Beethoven sonatas by two very impressive artists in a single concert! – Ludwig862 (Chicago, IL, USA) |
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Hindemith 
Judith Ermert (cello), Daan Vandewalle (piano) 2013 Fuga Libera |
From A fitting tribute to Hindemith on the 50th anniversary of his death. It is a rare opportunity and such a delight to hear a wonderful performance of these works. – Anonymous (Rochester, NY, USA) Brilliant, dynamic and insightful! Ms. Ermert has full command of her cello! – beauxarts55 (Miami, FL, USA) |
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Shostakovich 
Dmitry Kouzov (cello), Vladimir Lande (conductor), St. Petersburg State Symphony 2013 Delos |
From An authentic rendition in the spirit of the original Rostropovich recordings. – Anonymous (Brooklyn, NY, USA) Dmitry Kouzov is definitely one of the best young Russian cellists of today. – SBcellolvr (Santa Barbara, CA, USA) |
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Cello for Africa 
Heleen du Plessis (cello), Malcolm Nay (piano), Magda de Vries (marimba), Hans Huyssen (conductor), OSM Camerata 2013 Ode Records |
From This album embodies the highest standard of artistry and a very genuine attempt to build a meaningful cross-cultural dialogue. – Anonymous (NEW ZEALAND) Commissioning & recording of new works to highlight the cello's ability to voice a wide range of human qualities & the soul of South Africa. – ejcPotomac (Washington, DC, USA) |
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Entendre 
duoW — Arianna Warsaw-Fan (violin), Meta Weiss (cello) 2013 Sono Luminus |
From The young artists' performance of the classics is unique, inspiring, and magical. – elbeshears (San Francisco, CA, USA) Not only is the performance terrific--both violin and cello--but the group has extended itself in reaching beyond the usual repertoire. These are exciting players who are appealing to both traditional and newer audiences. – A Fan (Grantham, NH, USA) |
