Newest Reviews
Rachmaninov: The Piano Concertos (Nimbus)
(Déjà Review) Consistently satisfying performances that reveal Rachmaninov’s music to the listener faithfully and without unnecessary ostentation [JQ][RB]
Schmitt: La Tragédie de Salomé & Le Palais hanté (Chandos)
(Déjà Review) An auspicious and impressive debut for this new performing team [NB]
Vaughan Williams: Riders to the Sea (EMI Classics)
RVW’s dark, atmospheric Irish tragedy and two works lamenting and celebrating the power of love [RMo]
Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin and Concertante Works (Atma Classique)
Interesting for the extra Tombeau movements, but otherwise not competitive [DJB]
Portsmouth Cathedral Choir: A Year at Portsmouth (Regent)
Portsmouth Cathedral Choir shines through seasons [JF]
Grieg: Complete Lyric pieces, Album Leaves (Nimbus)
An excellent complete recording of these lovely miniatures [SB]
Mozart: Arias (Deutsche Grammophon)
One of the most thrilling bass recitals that has come my way [GF]
Poulenc: Voyage à Paris (Hyperion Helios)
Lott is husky and lovely in her upper register and with controlled abandon where necessary [Byz]
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