March 2023

A serious purveyor of probing singable songs, scalpel-sharp [RB]

Excellent and often exciting performances of partly little-known music [JV]

(Déjà Review) Very good performances of two contrasting works, in a recording excellent in every way [AB]

(Déjà Review) A splendid reminder of early Brendel, still sounding very well [BW]

Balakirev’s mostly little-known piano music, beautifully performed and recorded [EJW]

Anyone wanting to hear the original version of Bruckner’s monumental Eighth Symphony given the best possible advocacy need look no further [RMo]

Fine performances of central French repertoire for voice and piano quintet, plus an intriguing rarity [RWe]

The new reference recording of Mozart’s Die verstellte Gärtnerin [DF]

Beautiful playing compromised by excessive restraint in the final two movements [RMo]

Relaxed and often light of heart [RB]

(Déjà Review) Argerich’s superb and rare artistry is demonstrated in this now legendary DG recording [HD]

(Déjà Review) Technically dated and sung in German, but with a cast that sing and act to the manner born [GF]

A splendid new disc with inspiring music in glowing recorded sound [DJ]

Interesting and at times striking works by a well performed composer [EJW]

An outstanding release of Prokofiev’s music by a top class Russian orchestra from the Urals [GT]

A thrilling piece of live theatre commemorating the career of a great singer, despite cuts [RMo]

An excellent first recording of an attractive recent work by Jonathan Dove [JQ]

Works brought to our ears with sparkle and emotional lightning undimmed [RB]

Glorious tone – top of the class [DJB]

Fresh, enjoyable Mancunian versions [TP]

A fine entry to the Turandot discography with the original conclusion by Alfano [LD]

A fine conclusion to Martyn Brabbins’ distinguished Vaughan Williams symphony cycle [JQ]

An interesting production, because of the repertoire and the instruments of the performers [JV]

A triumphantly achieved Royal Ballet production can now be watched at home [RMay]