November 2023

An album of distinction from the Guarneri Trio Prague [MC]

A brilliant follow-up to the Etudes in elegant and winning performances [RCh]

A very personal and compelling recording, if a touch idiosyncratic, of Rach 3 [MB]

The Siegfried Langgaard concerto is one of the very best of romantic works [JF]

An imaginative coupling, performed with drive and a real insight into the fundamental nature of both works [TB]

A superb, state-of-the-art recording of Weinberg’s symphonic works [GT]

A fascinating programme, with top class performances in excellent sound [GPu]

Immaculate performances of delightful works [SB]

Ten very well-filled discs documenting six glorious decades at the Paris Opera [RMo]

An entertaining final volume worth hearing for the very short but unknown berceuse [RCh]

(Déjà Review) Agnew is an eloquent exponent of these bitter-sweet, nostalgic and elegiac songs [HC]

(Déjà Review) A must for Bach-lovers, and something to discover for those who have never heard the clavichord [KM]

by John Quinn

Glowing accounts of music both engaging and companionable [SG]

Ritchie’s symphonic journey continues with the deeply personal and introspective Symphony No.6 [NB]

A superbly persuasive recording of Tippett’s most difficult opera [MP]

Characterful performances of familiar Bartók in a stunning vibrant recording [LW]

An enjoyable disc of contemporary music by Icelandic and American composers [GT]

If you haven’t yet caught up with Hamilton’s Liszt then what are you waiting for? [DMD]

by David Barker

(Déjà Review) Not quite masterpieces but they are more than just easy-listening and could be widely enjoyed [CH]

(Déjà Review) A distinguished issue which will give much pleasure and can be recommended confidently [JQ]

Not flawless but interesting (re)introduction to the work of a neglected neoclassical Italian composer [GPu]

This disc sheds light on liturgical practice in Denmark in the early 17th century [JV]