April 2026

by Alan George

by Philip Harrison

(Déjà Review) Interesting music from largely unfamiliar names [GPu]

(Déjà Review) Surprises of this kind can’t come along too often [JW]

A mixed bag of Schumann [RMas]

Cupertinos capture our attention in excellent performances of the music of a neglected composer [DHa]

Frank Martin’s most important chamber works on one disc, a must for his admirers [HC]

A veritable feast of excellent romantic organ music [DC]

A one-dimensional Boccanegra, no match for Abbado’s classic [ST]

An important set – for the academic rather than the general audience [PSt]

An enchanting fantasy narration for children 4 to 94 [PH]

A little too percussive for my liking [DJB]

(Déjà Review) An important historical recording [ZT]

(Déjà Review) A recording that generates a contented smile [JS]