Newest Reviews

Chopin: Scherzos and Ballades (Oehms Classics)

(Déjà Review) This disc is a treasure, a rarity to behold [RC]

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Grainger: Salute to Percy Grainger (Eloquence)

(Déjà Review) A very substantial helping of the essential Grainger in performances and recordings that are exemplars to the rest [RB]

Phibbs, Dafgard & Gordon: Concertos for Bass Clarinet (Toccata Next)

Superbly played and beautifully recorded – an excellent showcase for an improbable solo instrument [NB]

Fritze: Overtures and Symphonies (Naxos)

Classy brilliance … tuneful but not a soft touch [RB]

Mascagni: Zanetto (Oehms Classics)

A beautifully sung rarity which merits more revivals [RMo]

Weinberg: String Quartets (Chandos)

Taut and angular, substantial quartets, plus a nice surprise [SFV]

Rutter: Orchestral Works (Decca)

A different side of John Rutter in authoritative performances [LW]

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Bruckner: Symphony 8 (BR Klassik)

The symphonic lines are sensitively and eloquently drawn and the orchestral playing is exemplary [TB]