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Toscanini: The 1939 Beethoven Cycle (Pristine Audio)
One of the finest Beethoven Symphony cycles in the best remasterings
Mozart: Così fan tutte (Deutsche Grammophon)
Despite cuts and a less than perfect ensemble, the sense of being a part of an exciting occasion is boldly realized here [MP]
Sibelius: Symphonies (Brilliant Classics)
A fine set but compromised by comparatively lacklustre Second and Seventh Symphonies [RMo]
Yixiang Hou (piano) Carnival (KNS Classical)
Worthy performances in an unusual and intriguing programme [RCh]
D Johnson: Preludes & Fugues (Divine Art)
Another major contribution to Scottish classical music [JF]
Wilhelm Kempff (piano) Live Concert Edition (Meloclassic)
Indispensable for Kempff fans [SG]
Dvořák & Brahms: Concertos (Warner Classics)
(Déjà Review) Packed with drama and tunefulness and with virtuosity to burn [KS]
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A Chronicle of First Performances at The Henry Wood Promenade Concerts
by Alastair Mitchell & Alan Poulton
Site Updates
- a major update of the National Discographies has begun – check the main page for 2024 updates
- the discography of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto has been updated with 29 additional recordings (21 for the violin version, 6 for the piano version and 2 for the Konzertstück)
Inflation-busting Acte Préalable
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