August 2023

Cello tales of mystery and imagination [JLW]

Horenstein’s Haydn and Mozart pack quite a punch [MG]

Substantial ‘forgotten’ scores presented in the best possible light [NB]

A premiere recording that is mainly of interest to Opera Seria completionists [MP]

(Déjà Review) A fine start to a much neglected body of work [JW]

(Déjà Review) Superb pianism and a complete immersion in Schumann’s most extreme psychology [DS]

A radical feminist staging for a very well-sung account of Handel’s late masterpiece [RWe]

A slightly new take on an unusual variety of spirituals, sung by soloists and choir who really understand them [GH]

A delightfully entertaining modern take on Rossini brings overtones of Fellini to the action [PCG]

Two late-19th century symphonies, agreeable if not compelling, little known, little heard [RB]

(Déjà Review) The Chilingirians really do bring life and joyous affirmation to this [JW]

(Déjà Review) More great music-making from the Ančerl Gold Series [DS]

A rewarding release, thought-provoking and inspiring [SG]

An attractive collection no lover of Mozart will regret acquiring [GF]

These performances do not quite achieve the vitality and focus of my benchmarks [MC]

Cleverly-shaped wind music in an often enchanted populist blend [RB]

(Déjà Review) You will want to luxuriate in this fine score [RB]

(Déjà Review) Very enjoyable and well served by this release [JQ]

A premiere filming of Lully’s major stage work: intelligent production, convincing performance [RWe]

Two well-filled CD’s filled with attractive 20th Century orchestral and vocal music from a composer unjustly neglected in the West [EJW]

A lovely recital presenting Melody Moore as a worthy inhabitant of the pantheon of the present generation of sopranos [GF]

Wondrously fervent, hot-house stuff … upon you with tiger-like ferocity [RB]

(Déjà Review) Lympany’s natural poetry is combined with superb detail and projection of inner voices [DS]

(Déjà Review) Displays all Carter’s life-affirming complexity [JW]