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The article presents an interview with Michael emery, artistic director of the Danish national Vocal ensemble talks about his work with the Danish National Vocal Ensemble (DNVE), his background in choral music and broadcast recording. It explores the inspiration behind the DNVE's new recording dedicated to the contrasting works of two giants of 20th-century Hungarian music.

This article discusses various recordings of Beethoven's cello and violin sonatas performed on period instruments. The Danish Quartet's performance of Beethoven's op. 132 is described as having a beautiful blended sound and sensitive phrasing, although it may lack deep probing. The article also reviews recordings of Beethoven's cello sonatas performed by Bruno Cocset and Maude Gratton, as well as Roel Dieltiens and Andreas Staier. The performances on period instruments are praised for their individuality and flair, although some weaknesses of the fortepiano are noted. Finally, a recording of Beethoven's violin sonatas by Miroslav Hristov and Chih-Long Hu is commended for its technical execution and musicality. [Extracted from the article]