August 2023
Buxtehude: Harpsichord Music Vol. 1 (Dacapo)
(Déjà Review) Excellently performed, perfectly recorded, and played on a delightful instrument [KM]
Bax: Violin Concerto, Symphony No. 3 (Dutton)
(Déjà Review) De rigueur addition for all Baxians and an antidote to the sleepy sloppy school of Baxian interpretation [RB]
Maconchy & Vaughan Williams: Songs Vol. 2 (Resonus)
Another great opportunity to explore fine vocal music [JF]
Luca Brugnoli (treble) Rise Up (Convivium Records)
A somewhat flawed recital from a remarkable young singer with real potential [MSt]
Yulianna Avdeeva (piano) Resilience (Pentatone)
A thoughtful enterprising collection brilliantly executed [DMD]
Puccini: Turandot (C Major)
A dazzling Turandot that spectacularly misses the point [LD]
Overtures from Finland (Chandos)
A ramble, with delights along the way, through some of Finland’s most neglected overtures [RB]
Leighton: Every Living Creature (SOMM Recordings)
One of the finest 20th century British composers of choral music showcased in first-rate performances [GH]
Bonnal: String Quartets (Arion)
(Déjà Review) I urge you strongly to seek out Bonnal’s sheerly magical impressionistic music [RB]
JS Bach: Goldberg Variations (BIS)
(Déjà Review) A unique and personal recording of the Goldbergs [KM]
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