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Biber’s life of Christ falls on contemporary ears: Rosary Sonatas at 92NY

Andrew McIntosh and Wild Up
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Andrew McIntosh and Wild Up
© Joseph Sinnott
By Kurt Gottschalk, 26 March 2025
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“a stunning display of instrumental dexterity”
Reviewed at The 92nd Street Y: Buttenwieser Hall, New York City on 23 March 2025
Programme
Biber, Rosary or "Mystery" Sonatas
Performers
Christopher Rountree, Artistic Director
Andrew McIntosh, Violin
Wild Up
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Kurt Gottschalk
Kurt Gottschalk

Kurt Gottschalk is a journalist and author based in New York City. His writings on contemporary and classical music, jazz and improvisation have been published in outlets throughout Europe and America and he has two volumes of short fiction to his name. He produced and hosted the Miniature Minotaurs radio programme on WFMU and currently hosts Afternoon New Music on WKCR.