Newest Reviews

Alwyn: Violin Concerto (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) Some very impressive and often very romantic music [JF]

Bach: St John Passion (Soli Deo Gloria)

(Déjà Review) A splendid new account, which all devotees of Bach’s vocal music should try to hear [JQ]

Cowie: Darkness into Light (Métier)

Evocative, iridescent, masterfully performed chamber music [JF]

Bach: Johannes-Passion (Alia Vox)

Reflective and intimate [DF]

Joplin: King of Ragtime (Danacord)

This evergreen music would have benefited from a much simpler, more natural approach [PBW]

Mozart: Symphony No.40; Strauss: Ein Heldenleben (Le Palais des Dégustateurs)

The jury is still out on Maestro Carlos Païta [RMay]

Elgar: Enigma Variations (Reference Recordings)

Beautiful, clean recording and stylish performances, but is the orchestra large enough? [SV]

Freddy Kempf (piano): Plays Rachmaninov, Bach, Ravel & Stravinsky (BIS)

(Déjà Review) A perfect vehicle to showcase Freddy Kempf’s talents as a virtuoso pianist [RBe]