October 2023

Dedicated and committed performances [SG]

An interesting and musically captivating contribution to the Byrd commemoration [JV]

A perfect release to encourage newcomers to explore the genre further [DJB]

A distinguished addition to the Nielsen discography [JQ]

Choral masterpieces of the 19th century, in stirring performances [RWe]

A ground-breaking recording of a ground-breaking American musical [PCG]

(Déjà Review) A collection that will enchant all but the hardest-hearted [IL]

(Déjà Review) A great disc [SA]

Compelling performances of cantatas by a great composer of the 17th century [JV]

Fascinating music, fine performances and recording, poor presentation [WH]

The pianist assimilates Parry’s earlier influences with his personal skill to create a satisfying whole [JF]

A life-enhancing experience of which I wish every music lover could be a part [GF]

Worth buying for the rich, subtle and exciting account of the famous Chaconne alone [DMD]

An operatic rarity returns to the catalogue, and remains a worthwhile encounter [PCG]

Pioneering recordings by a superb violist at the height of her powers [JW]

This is a disc which has attained something approaching classic status over the years, and rightly so [JQ]

Fine premiere recordings of chamber music by a little-known Australian who perished on the Somme [GH]

Bavouzet’s prolific ornamentation mars the poignancy of K491’s slow movement; but the edginess created in K503’s finale is revelatory [MG]

Top-class performances of music by a ‘forgotten’ master [JV]

These are striking performances of Tchaikovsky’s renowned Fifth Symphony and Liszt’s Mazeppa [MC]

Be swept back to the jazz age with the latest in Wallisch’s excellent series [RCh]

One good and two superb performances of these modern classics [SB]

(Déjà Review) A fine new recording of Stokowski’s vividly orchestrated responses to Mussorgsky’s music [CT]

(Déjà Review) Three memorable Danish romantic piano concertos [RB]