Author: Ken Shaw
Date: 2002-12-02 20:19
The Bellison Mozart Quintet is currently available on CD, at least the last time I looked at Tower. However, historical recordings go in and out of print quickly, so you never can tell. Bellison was an orchestral player, and his sound is so big that it overwhelms the quartet at times, but it's still an above average performance. Listen particularly to his intonation, which is always perfect.
His recording of the Khachaturian Trio is outstanding. He really gets the Russian folksong feel that's central to the piece. I think this has been reissued on CD, but, again, have no hint on whether it's still available.
I have the Classic Editions LP, which is fairly rare. There was probably only one pressing, made in the early to mid-1950s. I found it in a cutout bin, and I've never seen it again.
Best regards.
Ken Shaw
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