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Ryan, the youngest, has three portions of a suite by Alberto Ginastera all by himself. Danzas argentinas, Op 2, vividly portrays three segments of Argentinian society, 'Danza del viejo boyero' (Dance of the Old Cowherd), 'Danza de la moza donosa' (Dance of the Delightful Young Girl) and 'Danza del gaucho matrero' (Dance of the Artful Herdsman). There is no quibble about who's who in this version: the Old Cowherd is trying to convince himself and everyone else that he's still capable in this Latin perpetual motion. The delightful young girl is dreamy as she thinks of the tango, while the artful herdsman is full of swagger and busy-ness. It's all there in the music [listen -- track 12, 1:56-2:52].

Desirae, Deondra and Melody somehow manage to fit all of them and their six hands at one piano for Sergei Rachmaninoff's 'Valse' and 'Romance'. This is charming, lilting piano music at its best. You may even think you're hearing a part of one of the piano concertos before the music reasserts itself and goes on its own charming way [listen -- track 14, 0:00-1:06].

This CD has something for everyone -- of any age. It's charming, vivacious, passionate and gorgeously performed. Kudos to the un-named engineers as well.

The 5 Browns, who are Steinway artists, have a web-site which lists upcoming appearances as well as other informative bits: www.the5browns.com The CD is issued by RCA and is available everywhere: www.sonybmgmasterworks.com

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