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Machia Saito's recitals have been held annually since 1999, attracting many fans. This is the long-awaited solo album of the concert that marks the 20th year since its inception. The opening piece, Arvo Pärt's "Mirror in the Mirror," is an exquisite performance that moves the audience with its serene sound that rises from a "sound" stripped to the limit. The second half of the piece features the vibrant piazzolism that she learned from her former teacher, who was a tango virtuoso. This is an album full of diversity on the violin, and of endless interest. (C)RS