November 2024

A great CD, with a range demonstrating the worldwide appeal of classical music [KT]

A lovely disc of an under-rated British composer’s music, superbly played and recorded [NH]

(Déjà Review) Densely coiled and symphonically argued with the highest of skill … charts a grim and determined course [JW]

Wonderful playing in an essential addition to the Gipps discography [WK]

An unusual collection of early medieval songs from the female perspective, performed by a versatile trio of women [GH]

by Richard R Adams

A stimulating and enjoyable album [JQ]

One relative novelty, plus a valuable addition to Leinsdorf’s discography [SV]

This fine, well-judged recital explores familiar and less well-known works [JF]

The humane art of Edwin Fischer, heard live at the Salzburg Festival [JW]

This music springs to life as Handel’s operatic music rarely does [CH]

Another indispensable addition to the Englund discography from Ondine [RB]

This joy of a disc will help increase Gál’s popularity [SA]

A stellar exploration of female composers at the piano, in more ways than one [RCh]

Delvincourt’s bracing chamber music, from a quixotic early work to his last [JW]

Schmitt’s complete ballet in opulent orchestral dress, marvellously played [JQ]

A worthy memorial to a fine pianist and chamber musician [SB]

Rousset and his team earn a gold medal for this premiere recording of a long-unheard opera [MP]

Magnificent sonatas, splendid performances [JV]

(Déjà Review) Admirers of this great German pianist should certainly snap this up [JQ]

This powerful, moving, beautiful and disturbing new work is a triumph [SB]

The first commercial recording of a serenata by Fasch; the performance could not be any better [JV]

A finely played trio of characterful French cello sonatas [JW]

An important, eloquent and compelling addition to the Christmas repertoire in an accomplished first recording [JQ]