February 2025
Albert Sammons (violin) & William Murdoch (piano): Complete Sonata Recordings (Biddulph)
Pioneering sonata recordings from one of the world’s most distinguished duos [JW]
Vaughan Williams: Complete Symphonies (Decca)
(Déjà Review) Classic historic recordings. For RVW enthusiasts a classic page in the history of these symphonies [RB]
Ketèlbey: In a Monastery Garden & Other Works (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Heartily recommended to Ketèlbey’s once more growing band of admirers [JW]
Kesselman: Would That Loving Were Enough (Blue Griffin)
A fascinating, many-sided programme, that should convert some sceptical listeners to contemporary music[GF]
Hough: Piano Concerto, Sonatina nostalgica, Partita (Hyperion)
A sparkling, nostalgia infused collection of new works for piano by Stephen Hough [DHa]
Divinerisch! (Gramola)
A richly enjoyable album, which throws a varied light on the Viennese tradition of dance music [GPu]
Clara & Robert Schumann: Piano Concertos (Warner Classics)
An outstanding account of Clara’s concerto, but Robert’s is less convincing [DJB]
Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé (LSO Live)
A wonderful performance of Ravel’s masterpiece [JQ]
Bennett: Orchestral Works Vol 5 (Chandos)
A worthy addition to this useful series [SB]
Copland: Orchestral works (Nimbus)
Fine music-making [BBr]
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas (Sony Classical)
Deserves to be in every Beethoven collection [MC]
Lully and Charpentier: Les Musiques de Molière (Harmonia Mundi)
Anyone interested in Baroque opera should acquire this issue [GF]
Debussy: Préludes Books 1 and 2 (Signum Classics)
Tsybuleva scores very highly in this impressive set [RCh]
Wood conducts Bach and Handel (Pristine Audio)
Wood’s reputation belied by his recordings: mobility and directness in Bach [JW]
Pitfield: String Chamber Music (Divine Art)
A first-rate disc of engaging music [DJ]
JPE Hartmann: Piano Works Vol. 6 (Danacord)
An attractive addition to a worthy series [JF]
Dvořák: Complete Works for Violin and Piano (Supraphon)
Vodička and Mareček bring this Dvořák collection to life [MC]
Talbot: The Dying Swan (Black Box)
(Déjà Review) A genuine voice for the new millennium. Played superbly [CT]
Rodrigo: Complete Orchestral Works, Vol 3 (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) A cracking collection of music outside the Guitar ghetto. Go for it. You will not be sorry [RB]
Brahms: Clarinet Quintet
by Alan George
Schumann: Symphony 3
by Alan George
Shostakovich: String Quartet 8
by Alan George
Sheehan: Ukrainian War Requiem (Capella Records)
A beautiful, deeply moving work that will forever help commemorate the Russian attack on Ukraine three years ago [GF]
Works for Campanula (and harp) (Cybele)
Fascinating sonorities and intriguing music [DC]
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