July 2023

Dazzling pianism bring these fascinating unpublished works into the limelight [RCh]

(Déjà Review) Moments of great beauty as well as operating on a real dramatic trajectory [CC]

(Déjà Review) Intelligently crafted, satisfying appetites in both Romantic and Classical camps [AN]

A totally forgotten opera that every lover of 18th century opera should hasten to acquire [GF]

Wickedly and wonderfully Marmite Bach! [DMD]

This disc does Chicago performers and composers proud [WK]

A most welcome, well played release, not to be missed [HC]

Distinguished music, including a premiere recording, given committed advocacy [RWe]

A clever coupling by Falletta and Naxos [PCG]

(Déjà Review) Lyrical, tragic, introspective, exultant [JW]

(Déjà Review) Excellent performances of early piano concertos played on a little-known instrument [JV]

A beautifully played selection of pieces from Ferrabosco’s Lessons of 1609 which should be on the shelves of all who love the viol [GPu]

An enjoyable and intriguing film that’s well worth seeking out [RMay]

An interesting alternative to the older Philips set, with another excellent cast [RMo]

Passion, intensity and artistic vision are appreciable throughout [SG]

A most welcome, pastoral take on VW’s masterpiece [DMD]

Imaginative choral music by Ivo Antognini in brilliant performances [JQ]

(Déjà Review) An impossible task accomplished – 20 fingers doing what 100 orchestra players can do [PSh]

(Déjà Review) Performances which reflect Smith’s formidable credentials as a Schubertian of distinction [JW]

Transcendent music, stunningly recorded [DC]

An interesting first disc from a promising contemporary composer [MSt]

A highly successful transcription embracing a wide variety of moods and colours [RMo]

An outstanding recital of English song [JQ]

The recesses of a deep oubliette replete with works variously moving and entertaining [RB]