There are a handful of pianists whose performances I jump on immediately, no matter the piece. He’s one.
Daniil Trifonov (1991-), piano: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893), “The Sleeping Beauty,” Op. 66 (Transcr. Pletnev), IV. Andante, published 7/26/25
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sounds of Scotland
Brìghde Chaimbeul (bagpipes, with John McSherr [Uilleann Pipes], Francis McIlduff [Uilleann Pipes], Jamie Murphy [Uilleann Pipes]), “Sguabag/The Sweeper” (Trad.), 2025
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timeless
Soul Stirrers (feat. R.H. Harris, James H. Medlock), “One Day,” 1947
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like nothing else
Tony Malaby (saxophone), Mat Maneri (viola), Daniel Levin (cello), “New Artifacts,” recorded live (New York), 2015
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testify!
Slim & The Supreme Angels, “If I’m Too High,” live, 1982
like nobody else
Terry Riley (June 24, 1935-, composer, musician), 90th birthday celebration, live, New York, 6/24/25: The Holy Liftoff (2024), Claire Chase (flutes); In C (1964), large ensemble
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sounds of Ethiopia
Ethiopian Records (aka Endeguena Mulu, 1987-), live, Ethiopia (Addis Ababa), 2025
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Ethel Profit, “Death Is Not the End,” 1970s
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basement jukebox
Little Esther (Esther Phillips, 1935-1984), “If It’s News to You,” 1957
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what’s new (timeless, too)
In a hurry? Don’t miss the excerpt from Ravel’s lone string quartet (9:15-).
Takács Quartet (Edward Dusinberre, violin; Harumi Rhodes, violin; Richard O’Neill, viola; András Fejér, cello), live (Joseph Haydn: String Quartet in D minor, Op. 42: IV. Finale; Nokuthula Ngwenyama: Flow: III. Quark Scherzo; Maurice Ravel: String Quartet in F major: II. Assez vif – très rythmé), Washington, D.C., published 7/7/25
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