May 2023
Francesco Scarlatti: Dixit Dominus, Mass (Signum Classics)
Readers interested in by-ways of the baroque repertoire should find much to admire in the wilful Francesco Scarlatti’s music [GF]
Farrenc: Symphonies (Erato)
The primary recommendation for these three excellent symphonies [JQ]
Meditatio II – Music for mixed choir (BIS)
Calm and inspiring pieces, sung with exceptional control and beauty by this world-class chamber choir [GPJ]
Ligeti: Complete Works for a Cappella Choir (SWR Classics)
This contribution to Ligeti’s centenary sheds a new light on the early work of this fascinating composer [GH]
Das ist meine Freude – Love Songs and Psalms (cpo)
A compelling survey of sacred concertos from the 17th century [JV]
Rachmaninov: Symphony No. 2 (Chandos)
John Wilson has led me to enjoy this symphony as much as I have for decades [DMD]
Left Hand Legacy Vol. 1 (Cobra Records)
Fervent and passionate music making, a joy from start to finish [RCh]
Dyson: Symphony, Concerto da chiesa (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Lloyd-Jones makes something very special of the concerto, and the other pieces are really very well done [RB]
Brescianello: Works for Solo Lute (Tactus)
An agreeable invitation into the intimate world of solo Baroque lute music [CRo]
From Jewish Life (SWR Classics)
A valuable boxed reissue from SWR’s vaults brings melancholy, vivacity and many disc premieres [JW]
Shadow Dances – British Works for Flute (Chandos)
A diverse and interesting programme beautifully played and recorded [NB]
Nina Kotova (cello): Solo Cello (Delos)
Passionate, gutsy cello playing in a beautifully planned programme [DM]
Vaughan Williams: Live Vol. 3 (Somm Recordings)
A remarkable archive set of Vaughan Williams conducting his own music [JQ]
Viennese Reflections (Gramola)
An unusual and illuminating programme of music for the organ with connections to Vienna [MSt]
Wagner: Die Walküre (Decca)
The ace that trumped Solti [LD]
Arnold: Wind Chamber Music (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Sir Malcolm is in his element here and I was with him all the way [MC]
Offenbach: La Vie Parisienne (Naxos)
A winner in almost every respect featuring a new edition with an entire Act of previously unperformed music [MP]
Ruoff: Organ works Vol. 4 (Toccata Classics)
A little-known German composer who writes distinguished music for the organ with a wide variety of influences [MSt]
von Klenau: Orchestral works (Dacapo)
A strange triptych of previously unrecorded works by Paul von Klenau [JW]
20th Century Classics Vol. 5 (Beulah)
Kubelík the modernist at his wizardly best [DMD]
Alma Mahler: Meine Seele – Complete Songs (Fuga Libera)
Alma Mahler’s songs are utterly attractive, but the singing here may not be to everybody’s taste [GF]
Armenian Cello Concertos (BIS)
Fine performances of Soviet and post-Soviet cello concerti with a distinct Armenian accent [NB]
Mahler: Symphony 2 (Pentatone)
There’s a great deal to admire about this performance [JQ]
Beethoven/Brahms: Variations (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) Tanyel’s playful Beethoven and loving Brahms make for a very attractive coupling [DS]
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