November 2023
The Guerra Manuscript Vol. 6 (Naxos)
The glorious conclusion of an interesting and important project [JV]
Byrd, Tallis: … in chains of gold… (Delphian)
(Déjà Review) Music to make the hair stand on end regardless of one’s religious convictions [SA]
Beethoven, Mendelssohn: Violin Concerti (Philips)
(Déjà Review) Will irritate as many as it will thrill [TH]
Grieg & Schubert: Piano Works (SWR Classic)
A tame, unadventurous account of Grieg’s concerto, lacking in dynamism, and an equally pedestrian rendering of Schubert’s great pianistic challenge [RMo]
Jonas Kaufmann (tenor): The Sound of Movies (Sony Classical)
A most enjoyable selection of songs from the movies, with some unusual items [EJW]
Lully: Thésée (Aparté)
Lully’s Thésée sounds glorious in this period-instrument performance [MC]
Mozart: The Violin Concertos (Deutsche Grammophon)
Stylish renditions that open the windows on these heart-warming scores [SG]
Kathleen Parlow (violin): Complete Recordings (Biddulph)
A long overdue salute to an overlooked Auer student and a Canadian violinist of technical polish [JW]
Beethoven & Schubert: Orchestral Works (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Articulate and exciting performances by a past master of one art prepared for a present-day audience by a master of another [PSe]
Oratio – 20th Century Sacred Works (Guild)
(Déjà Review) Much fine music here and wonderful singing by all concerned [HC]
Rachmaninov: The Return (Challenge Classics)
One of Rachmaninov’s less famous works gets a highly emotional rendering on this debut disc [MZ]
Charpentier: Te Deum (Château de Versailles)
One of the main attractions of this disc is the magnificent De profundis [JV]
Ida Presti & Alexandre Lagoya (guitars) Vol. 2 (Doremi)
A valuable contribution to the recorded history of the classical guitar [ZT]
Beethoven: Symphonies 1-9 (Dynamic)
A refreshing survey of the Beethoven symphonies from Zubin Mehta [GT]
Collins conducts Sibelius (Pristine Audio)
Expertly refurbished but not as sonically striking or interpretatively engaging as my favourite recordings [RMo]
Schubert: String quartets Vol. 5 (Naxos)
The Kodály’s musicality shines through this delightful selection of three earlier works [CC]
Rarities of Piano Music at Schloss vor Husum 2002 (Danacord)
A number of works catch the ear [JW]
Humperdinck: Königskinder (Naxos)
An enjoyable production of Humperdinck’s King’s Children, beautifully performed in effective modern staging [EJW]
Shostakovich: Symphonies Nos 4 & 11 (ICA Classics)
Rozhdestvensky conducts both symphonies with great authority and understanding [JQ]
Beethoven & Schubert: String Quartets (Orchid Classics)
A highly attractive pairing of two of the greatest string quartets, interpreted and played to perfection [RMo]
Bach: The French Suites (Hyperion)
Enriching performances, informed by consummate musicianship [SG]
Pohjola: String Quartets Nos 5-7 (Alba)
Three substantial string quartets in committed performances and a fine recording [HC]
Böhm: Works for Organ (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Very well played, and recorded in a beautiful clean, clear acoustic [SM]
Beethoven: Symphonies Nos 5 & 7 (Warner Classics)
(Déjà Review) The stuff of legends, but what are legends made of? [CH]
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