Author: Stan Szpakowicz

A nice mixture of arias by Vivaldi and his less well-known colleagues [JV]

Irina Arkhipova steals the show in El amor brujo [MBu]

Some surprises here. Strozzi’s works stand out, as does L’Arpeggiata’s playing [DJB]

The troubling art of a pupil of Nadia Boulanger [JW]

(Déjà Review) If you fancy wallowing in a well programmed, superbly recorded concert hall-style recital, you really will enjoy this [TH]

(Déjà Review) Highly approachable music … any lover of late-romantic opera will feel at home [GF]

Unequivocally first-rate, brilliant in every respect – for the lover of 19th-century piano concertos [EJW]

Good performances on a splendid historical instrument [JV]

This brisk, nervy account pales in comparison with Schaller’s steadier, grander recording [RMo]

Many pleasing moments for the engaged listener [JF]

Performances meticulously prepared but somewhat lacking in urgency and acoustic beauty [GPJ]

(Déjà Review) An unmissable bargain, which I cannot recommend highly enough [JQ]

(Déjà Review) The strongest recommendation [RB]

An excellent composer whose sonatas are done full justice here [JV]

A fine cast of singers are thrown out to sea by a pointless, dismal production [MP]

Attractive in every respect to lovers of Mozart, or of opera in general [GF]

A varied and engaging recital, performed with style and commitment [JQ]

Vibrant performances of Nielsen’s masterpieces, but the competition is formidable [LW]

(Déjà Review) A most desirable release recommended to film buffs and anyone with interest in 20th Century French music [HC]

(Déjà Review) Milne’s playing also reflects his love of this demanding yet rewarding repertoire [TB]

An imaginative programme, stunningly performed [NB]

Good performances of Ravel’s three major chamber works [SB]

More music by an almost reclusive, highly original composer, played with understanding and care [GH]

Some welcome additions to the pianist’s discography [SG]