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Bob Marley and The Wailers: Exodus | Downunderman - December 16, 2025

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OK thanks I will buy it directly at BIS records. Regards

Shostakovich: Symphony No. 4 - Haitink | Dave Billinge - January 14, 2026

I must echo Contrapunctus' comment about the sound. This is simply superb.

Shostakovich: Piano Works - Ashkenazy

Decca Classics 470 649-2

Stereo/Multichannel Hybrid

Classical - Instrumental

Shostakovich: Sonata No. 2 Op. 61, 3 Fantastic Dances Op. 5, 5 Preludes, Lyric Waltz from "Dances of the Dolls", Short Piece & Spanish Dance from "The Gadfly" Op. 97, Nocturne from "The Limpi", Aphorisms Op. 13, Polka from "The Golden Age" Op. 22

Vladimir Ashkenazy (piano)

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