Author: Laurence Slater

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

A mixed bag of Schumann [RMas]

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

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

If you are keen on period vocal music and J.S. Bach’s cantatas then you should certainly consider acquiring this set [DC]

Unearthing twentieth‑century choral treasures anew [JF]

A treasure of the Sibelius discography which deserves wider exposure [PH]

Fills in the discographic gaps with lovely repertoire [SV]

(Déjà Review) Authoritative, finely played, well recorded and transferred [JW]

(Déjà Review) A magnificent souvenir of perhaps the greatest Strauss soprano ever [RMo]

A beautiful sounding instrument, beautifully played, but a programme that lacks contrast [DJB]

A fascinating programme performed with exceptional skill [NB]

A tremendous performance of this legendary work [PRJ]

An impressive Mahler 5 in superb sound [DHa]

A discovery that deserves any serious piano music collector’s attention [DC]

(Déjà Review) An assault on the senses, but not to be missed [DC]

(Déjà Review) Fascinating to hear such singers as Flagstad and Schwarzkopf in these roles [EML]

(Déjà Review) Spirited and engaging readings of music hitherto lost in the chasmed realms of nineteenth century dust [RB]

(Déjà Review) A master cellist – adept, sensitive and enthusiastic [RB]

Flair and adventure from an Englishman in The Hague [JW]

Anyone in need of a brand-new recording of the cello suites can with confidence invest in this one [GF]

Unfortunately, rather underwhelming all round… [RMo]

Zinman’s restraint tames the excesses of the Carpenter reconstruction but lacks impact [RMo]

Welcome to the gently abstract worlds of the Théâtre du Souffle [DC]