June 2023

Attractive music but underwhelming performances [RCh]

Admiringly appraised … a contemporary ‘take’ on romantic and lush impressionism [RB]

Chamber music pastures tilled by a little-known British melodist [RB]

An attractive programme of largely unfamiliar music from ‘Baroque’ Naples [GPu]

Fresh, mischievous Haydn from a brilliant young quartet [DMD]

Another important step in establishing the reputation of this gifted composer [GPJ]

Fine music by a composer who really had something to say [JQ]

Three impressive major works in magnificent performances [CT]

Expressive interpretations, but the ensemble is not entirely satisfying [JV]

Another chance to discover fine sacred works by an underappreciated composer [GH]

A masterclass of historically informed performance on the piano with zip, colour and eloquence [MG]

Roth makes a fine case for the original version of Bruckner’s Fourth [JQ]

An outstanding version of the rare Four Orchestral Pieces and a very good one of the Concerto for Orchestra [SB]

Borderless explorations of new or unknown repertoire, new ways of expression, illuminating eye-openers [GF]

(Déjà Review) A wonderfully presented release that is clearly one of my records of the year [MC]

(Déjà Review) Effervescent music and the unmatched panache of Reiner’s conducting are a winning formula! [PJL]

Prepared by Uwe Sauerteig

by Ralph Moore

Invigorating accounts [LW]

No one interested in these two works will feel short-changed by its acquisition [GF]

I have thoroughly enjoyed this recording, especially the sonatas by Gervasio [JV]

Offers more than a servant’s entrance to this disregarded composer’s heritage [RB]

A fine new recording of Messiaen’s celebration of the natural world [SB]

A warmly textured and rubato-conscious performance from an experienced clarinettist and chamber colleagues [JW]