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This piano-playing team of five siblings could be easily dismissed as just another crossover ploy, but that would be a mistake. My initial surprise turned into an hour of pleasant listening and, on rehearings, to admiration for this unique ensemble of talented young artists. For one thing, they've got the chops to bring off some fiendishly difficult works. Listen to the way sisters Desirae and Deondra tackle modernist Witold Lutoslawski's Variations on a Theme of Paganini, or brother Ryan's colorful romp through Ginastera's tricky dance rhythms. The fivesome also achieve carefully balances in their concerted works, with a scrupulously turned version of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and their arrangement of highlights from Stravinsky's Firebird. Those in doubt should hear tracks two through four, for irresistible versions of Lecouna's popular Malaguena, a fetching combination of Dvorak and Copland, and a piano rag by John Novacek. A delightful, spirited disc that never fails to please. --Dan Davis
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Tracks| 1 | Rhapsody in Blue | | 2 | Malaguena from Andalucia Suite | | 3 | Simple Gifts/Going Home; Shaker Hymn\ Going Home | | 4 | Full Stride Ahead (Rag) | | 5 | Feria from Rapsodie Espagnole | | 6 | Gargoyles, Op. 29; III. Allegro moderato | | 7 | Gargoyles, Op. 29; IV. Presto feroce | | 8 | Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6 | | 9 | Variations on a Theme of Paganini | | 10 | Danzas Argentinas, Op. 2; I. Danza del viejo boyero (Dance of the Old Cowherd) | | 11 | Danzas Argentinas, Op. 2; II. Danza de la mozo donosa (Dance of the Delightful Young Girl) | | 12 | Danzas Argentinas, Op. 2; III. Danza del gaucho matrero (Dance of the Artful Herdsman) | | 13 | Valse and Romance; Valse | | 14 | Valse and Romance; Romance | | 15 | The Firebird (from the 1911 Version) |
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