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 Epoch)

(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]