December 2024

An impressive debut recording from the Cygnus Trio [DJB]

Heifetz caught live in broadcasts playing some discographic novelties into the bargain [JW]

An odd combination of works, but both are performed well [JV]

A delightful disc of music by an unjustly neglected figure [PRJ]

The best live Italian version in the best sound available [RMo]

The whole production is effective both visually and dramatically [RJF]

An utterly delightful programme, played with charm and elegance [GF]

After 64 years this recording remains a major contender despite a couple of flaws in the casting [MP]

A classic historical recording is given a new lease of life in Ambient Stereo [RMo]

Enjoyable and well-crafted works for brass band [PRJ]

A survey of recordings by Erik Möllerström, which is mainly of historical interest [ZT]

A perfect introduction to the music of this fascinating composer [SA]

(Déjà Review) The playing and interpretations of Maxim Vengerov steal the show [TB]

(Déjà Review) Happy Christmas from Naxos, a real stocking filler! [NHo]

Four engaging narrative works from contemporary American composers [KT]

Two composers, masters of their very different idioms, brought together by this talented young pianist [RCh]

Well prepared and affectionate, rhythmically sprung performances of Dett’s piano music [JW]

Pristine’s fine new transfer gives a boost to Maria Callas’ first recording of La Gioconda with impressive results [MP]

by David Barker

A magnificently grim, steady account, bringing out all the might and menace of this most ambivalent of Bruckner’s symphonies [RMo]

(Déjà Review) A Christmas recording with a difference [BW]

(Déjà Review) Another Avie triumph [RB]

There is much to discover from the ‘Father of Lithuanian Music’ [SA]

Fine accounts of major pieces by an often-overlooked composer [RMay]