August 2023

Sane, wise accounts of these strange, beguiling scores [DMD]

Magnificent playing weaves together the music of this intimately connected trio [RCh]

Guitar enthusiasts should invest in these beautiful melodies without delay [GF]

There are a few winners here, but no consistency [MP]

Unique opportunity to hear baroque flute concertos on historical transverse flutes [JV]

In no way does this new recording displace its illustrious predecessors except in terms of the clarity of its digital sound [RMo]

(Déjà Review) As a piece of history in sound I found these performances fascinating and very enjoyable [TD]

(Déjà Review) A real connoisseur’s disc [RB]

Mesmerising cello sonatas by Antonio Vivaldi [DF]

An outstanding album, groundbreaking in repertoire and programming, beautifully performed and recorded [GPu]

More premiere recordings of Myaskovsky’s introspective songs [JW]

Powerful, moving music beautifully performed and recorded let down by abject documentation [NB]

Haitink’s late trudge through Mahler’s Song of the Night [LD]

A compelling performance let down by the chorus [DMD]

(Déjà Review) Handley’s magnificent readings make this disc essential both for collectors and newcomers [CT]

(Déjà Review) A disc of drama, excitement and real historical and musical value [JW]

Vox Luminis strikes again – a special recommendation is inevitable [JV]

More pluses and some minuses with Goossens in Cincinnati [JW]

Spanish wit, musical clichés and sunshine [JF]

Superlative performances in demonstration sound quality [DC]

Makes a convincing case for the electric guitar as a classical instrument [DMD]

Yet another facet of Santoro’s musical progress [HC]

(Déjà Review) Treat yourself to this – you’ll be very glad you did! [GPJ]

(Déjà Review) Woodward is a real Takemitsu expert who loves and understands this music [GH]