June 2023

by Rob Barnett

(Déjà Review) Anyone interested in the composer will need to have this set [PCW]

(Déjà Review) A most stimulating collection and it is hard to imagine that it could be performed better [JQ]

Water-coloured emotions; attractively gentle, outwardly modest music [RB]

An attractive bargain set; crisp playing and intelligent conducting embrace the whole gamut of moods in these wonderful symphonies [RMo]

Attractive rather than profound, primarily of interest to lovers of the classical guitar [GPu]

Two attractive recent American concertos in excellent performances [RB]

Not an account of the Four Last Songs that makes it into the pantheon [JQ]

Good performances but not top of the bill [JV]

(Déjà Review) A suitably warm and wonderfully detailed recording matches insight, imagination and colouristic sensibility [JW]

(Déjà Review) An album to cherish that will undoubtedly figure highly in my recital discs of the year [IL]

Splendid organ works by a composer better-known for his choral music [WK]

An all-sorts mixture including some very moving recordings from six decades ago [RB]

A splendid and highly entertaining disc [JV]

Wise, seasoned Mozart that gets just about everything right [DMD]

Exceptional Ravel from this brilliant multi-national trio [GPJ]

An intriguing discovery [SG]

(Déjà Review) A musical odyssey that will remain as one of the peaks of 20th century instrumental music [HC]

(Déjà Review) A subtle and experienced advocate in the piano music of his homeland [TH]

A unique chance to get to know some most enjoyable music by this little-known composer, teacher and virtuoso [GH]

Variegated moods: lyricism and awkward edges [RB]

The old Leinsdorf recording with Bergonzi and Price will never be redundant, but this is an admirable newcomer [GF]

Thoroughly musical, but rather plain, sober and lacking in panache [PBW]

An interesting rarity [RW]