34 Esa-Pekka Salonen
October reviews Your guide to the best new recordings, DVDs and books
Power play: Babayan displays ‘Debussy-like sonorities’
42 Giuditta Pasta
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68 Recording of the Month
Rachmaninov Works for solo piano ‘Armenian-born American pianist Sergei Babayan exhibits a profound empathy for Rachmaninov’s music’
70 Orchestral 74 Concerto 76 Opera 78 Choral & Song 84 Chamber 88 Instrumental
91 Reissues 92 Brief Notes 94 Jazz 96 Books
97 Reviews Index 98 Audio
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