October 2023

Exemplary performances and recording expose both the strengths and limitations of this elusive composer [NB]

(Déjà Review) An important addition to the Debussy discography [IL]

(Déjà Review) The strongest of the Grechaninov CDs from Chandos – the cantata is a work of the greatest virtue [RB]

The superb Asmik Grigorian sings all three female leads in the generally impressive performances from the 2022 Salzburg Festival [RWe]

Thoroughly enjoyable “period-informed” performances of some favourite Haydn symphonies, light, witty and acerbic [RMo}

Rites of mountainous meditation here played and recorded with eloquent muscularity [RB]

Ekaterina Siurina’s voice is in mint condition, with perfectly controlled vibrato and a glowing delivery [GF]

Muscular and occasionally idiosyncratic playing from the latest discovery in APR’s French Piano School collection [RCh]

Warmly welcomed works by a somewhat underappreciated composer [JW]

(Déjà Review) The performances have fire, commitment and eloquence, and will surely convince even the most sceptical of listeners [TB]

(Déjà Review) No Bach lover should be without some of Kevin Bowyer’s recordings of this perennially fascinating music [PGW]

A beautifully sung Faust, expertly conducted and superior to the later studio recording in everything but sound [RMo]

The latest works by the new Finnish master [SB]

Witty, irreverent, lush scores aimed at the kid in all of us [DMD]

A themed recital with three first recordings [WH]

I may not have loved everything here, but I did enjoy the journey of discovery [DJB]

The final furlong for Szigeti’s legacy on Pristine Audio with top-notch Obert-Thorn restorations [JW]

(Déjà Review) A group of first recordings that deserves to do well [JP]

(Déjà Review) A splendid disc with an exceptional new voice that you should hear