Newest Reviews

Schnittke: Violin Sonatas (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) It’s hard to imagine more idiomatic, lively, sensitive and generally persuasive performances [MS]

Schubert: Symphonies 4 & 5 (Forgotten Records)

(Déjà Review) I don’t think I’ve heard a finer Schubert 4 [CH]

Busoni: Works for Piano (Nimbus Records)

A dazzling treat of piano playing finally sees the light of day [RCh]

Janua (Psalmus)

A fascinating juxtaposition of a musical East-meets-West in 15th century Europe, ended tragically [GH]

Talbot: Sunstone (Divine Arts)

Anyone who cares about contemporary choral music should hear this wonderful score [JQ]

Bon: Sei sonate per il cembalo (Tactus)

These performances of Bon’s little-known sonatas are rather unsatisfying [JV]

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]