July 2025

Rudolph Ganz (conductor): Complete St. Louis Symphony Recordings (Pristine Audio)

Rudolph Ganz pilots the Spirit of St Louis and plays the piano in solos [JW]

Sumera: Symphonies 1 & 6 (Ondine)

A fine Estonian orchestra begins a survey of the symphonies of one of Estonia’s native sons [PH]

Jörg Demus (piano): The Dresden Concerts 1962-1972 (Meloclassics)

A multi-faceted pianist in repertoire close to his heart [RCh]

Brian: Complete Choral Songs Vol. 1 (Toccata Classics)

A lovingly presented collection – the unknown or underappreciated aspects of Havergal Brian’s work [NB]

Mendelssohn & Bruch: Violin Concerti (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) For Menuhin aficionados these long-unavailable recordings will be self-recommending [CH]

Howells: Choral Music (Hyperion)

(Déjà Review) An outstanding survey of part of Howells’ enormous contribution to the music of the English church [JQ]

Musica Warmiensis Vol 4 (Dux)

Fine performances of little-known music from 18th century Poland [JV]

Klaus Tennstedt (conductor): Live Vol 5 (Doremi)

Wonderful performances by a great conductor [PSt]

Karel Ančerl (conductor): Live Recordings – Concertos (Supraphon)

Concertos from Prague in a 7-CD box of Ančerl-directed broadcasts [JW]

Anna Lapwood (organ): Firedove (Sony)

Anna Lapwood’s new organ journey is inspiring – sit back and enjoy the ride [PH]

Bruckner: Symphony No 9 (Hallé)

Bruckner 9 with the finale well played by the Hallé but facing fierce competition [MC]

Haydn: Die Jahreszeiten (The Seasons) (Apex)

(Déjà Review) A very fine live recording which is up there with the best [GF]

Alwyn: Piano Concerto No 1 & 2 (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) Peter Donohoe positively laps up the considerable challenges thrown at him [TH]