Author: Laurence Slater

Byström is an estimable artist but voices are a very personal thing – hers is not for me [ST]

(Déjà Review) Magnificent singing [JW]

(Déjà Review) Beautiful playing … at Naxos prices an absolute steal [SV]

An interesting start to a potentially valuable series [DJB]

John Shirley-Quirk’s definitive English recital [JF]

An ambitious debut: both virtuosity and thoughtfulness in a fascinating Javanese-inspired suite. [ACG]

An impressive display of the art of Giaches de Wert [JV]

(Déjà Review) This stunning Onyx release can compete with the very best [MC]

(Déjà Review) A truly valuable and life enhancing collection [DC]

One of the most original piano albums I’ve heard this year: engaging, cantabile works, beautifully played. [ACG]

Exuberant, big-boned, Romantic readings, far from the light classicality of other interpreters [RMo]

A seductive programme skilfully executed [ZT]

Superb performances of three musical treasures from Austria’s musical heritage [JV]

(Déjà Review) Perhaps Schmid is due a revival for its melodic fluency and formal coherency, if slightly lacking in invention and adventure. Worth a listen though [GD]

(Déjà Review) A creditable, persuasive yet less than perfect recording of Telemann’s 1730 Matthew Passion [MS]

Much to admire in this performance of ‘Lobgesang’ [JQ]

Another fine addition to a worthy series [RCh]

This new, spirited version of the opera, while not really standing out, is well worth considering [DJa]

Mitsuko Uchida revisits late Beethoven to wonderful effect. [DHa]

Excellent premiere recordings of two Parry works of genuine stature [JQ]

(Déjà Review) Heartfelt exuberance, sensitivity and quicksilver fleetness [NB]

(Déjà Review) A disc with that rare “Wow!” factor [JQ]

The revival of Ferronati’s oeuvre is well worth the effort [JV]

(Déjà Review) Andrew Kennedy does Berlioz proud [GF]