December 2023
Frederick Stock (conductor) Chicago Symphony, Vol 3 (Pristine Audio)
Further evidence that Stock was an exceptionally able conductor [JW]
Verdi: I Lombardi alla Prima Crociata (BR Klassik)
The choral singing is first class, but the soloists are disappointing; the two old Gardelli recordings are better [GF]
Ekaterina Siurina (soprano) Where Is My Beloved? (Delos)
I have enjoyed hearing this praiseworthy collection of ten celebrated opera arias [MC]
Fayrfax: The Masses (ASV Gaudeamus)
(Déjà Review) Magnificent discs containing sumptuous examples of early Tudor polyphony presented in first class performances [JQ]
Turnage: Music to Hear (Black Box)
(Déjà Review) Turnage’s chamber music has a restrained confessional tone far from Turnage’s “public” statements. His chamber music communicates directly through simplicity, subtlety and sincerity. Highly accessible and communicative music [HC]
2023 MWI Recordings of the Year
The twenty-first year that MusicWeb International’s reviewing team has nominated their recordings of the year.
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