May 2026
Rangström: Kronbruden (The Crown Bride) (Sterling)
The only recording of Rangström’s opera, best enjoyed whilst closely following the libretto [EJW]
Manuel Tomadin (organ): Valvasone Organ Book (Da Vinci Classics)
Recordings like these can make one addicted to early Italian organs and their repertoire [JV]
Sibelius: Early Stereo Recordings, Vol 6 (First Hand Records)
Some impressive performances in very impressive transfers [RB]
Behzod Abduraimov (piano): Inferno (Alpha Classics)
Hellish virtuosity meets refined musical grace [JF]
Gál: The Right Tempo (Chamber Music) (Gramola)
(Déjà Review) Beautifully documented, superbly played and sympathetically recorded [GH]
Freddy Kempf (piano): Plays Rachmaninov, Bach, Ravel & Stravinsky (BIS)
(Déjà Review) A perfect vehicle to showcase Freddy Kempf’s talents as a virtuoso pianist [RBe]
The Art of David Munrow: Complete Warner Edition (Warner Classics)
Protean and prolific [JW]
Mahler: Symphony 7 (National Symphony Orchestra)
Doesn’t surpass my favourite versions [JQ]
Reich: Sextets (Colin Currie Records)
Two works from Reich’s best period and two later ones, superbly performed [SB]
Rutter: Gloria, Magnificat & Te Deum (Naxos)
I cannot imagine anyone who engages with John Rutter’s music being anything but delighted with this disc [NB]
Puccini: Gianni Schicchi (Regis)
A classic recording, which captures the spirit of the opera superbly [GPu]
Stevenson: Piano Music Vol. 8 (Toccata Classics)
Brilliant premiere recordings of masterly originals and transcriptions [JF]
Menuhin conducts Prokofiev (Nimbus)
(Déjà Review) An excellent document of Menuhin’s conducting prowess [OL]
The Romantic Piano Concerto: Reger & Strauss (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) Absolutely outstanding [RBe]
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 1 (Philharmonia Records)
Rouvali puts his mark on this symphony in a splendidly daring and arresting manner [RMo]
American Ethos: Carolyn Enger – Piano (Metier)
A curious selection of works to celebrate 250 years of American Independence [PRJ]
Haas: The Violin Works (Ars Produktion)
Premiere recordings of Joseph Haas’s violin works, an agile and droll student of Max Reger [JW]
Late Romantic Music for Violin and Piano (Et’cetera)
A delightful recital, beautifully planned and brilliantly played [DHa]
Ye: The Backyard of the Village (Signum Classics)
Four attractive works blending East and West [DJB]
Pioneering Haydn On Record: Symphony 86
by Christopher Howell
Schumann: Symphony No.1
by Alan George
Reimagining the Classics: 4. Prog Rock Part 1
by David Barker
Mozart: Arias for Tenor (Nimbus)
(Déjà Review) No one wanting an all-Mozart recital can possibly go wrong with this issue [GF]
Mahler: Symphony No 2 (Tudor)
(Déjà Review) Not to be missed [DM]
