Author: Stan Szpakowicz

All VW devotees should ensure they hear this ear-opening disc without delay [JQ]

Intelligent choice of attractive works, well performed [DJB]

Cool, precise Strauss, revelatory Berg, ravishing playing [DMD]

Sensitive and perceptive readings of interesting repertoire from an accomplished duo [GPu]

Kindly lyricism … easily assimilated, easily enjoyed [RB]

Impeccable performances and superb recording, a must for Bacewicz fans [HC]

(Déjà Review) The cumulative power of the Preludes make this, for some, the greatest performance of the work ever recorded [JL]

Fervent and passionate music making, a joy from start to finish [RCh]

John Wilson has led me to enjoy this symphony as much as I have for decades [DMD]

A compelling survey of sacred concertos from the 17th century [JV]

This contribution to Ligeti’s centenary sheds a new light on the early work of this fascinating composer [GH]

Calm and inspiring pieces, sung with exceptional control and beauty by this world-class chamber choir [GPJ]

The primary recommendation for these three excellent symphonies [JQ]

Readers interested in by-ways of the baroque repertoire should find much to admire in the wilful Francesco Scarlatti’s music [GF]

(Déjà Review) Lloyd-Jones makes something very special of the concerto, and the other pieces are really very well done [RB]

Georg Nigl is a magnificent storyteller – do not miss this well-filled disc [GF]

Intriguing early American symphonies in convincing performances [NB]

A virtuoso player vividly brings to life a transformed orchestral masterpiece [MSt]

The music of the people, as heard in London in 1651, played with verve and character [GH]

A fine balance of confidence, naivety and a sense of Nordic tragedy in each sonata’s progress [JF]

A sumptuous box celebrates neglected women composers of the French Romantic era [JW]

A modern-dress production that plays it pretty straight, and a very strong singing team [ST]

(Déjà Review) A highly recommendable performance of two of the last century’s major chamber works [KS]

A few tempos don’t quite work, but some of the pieces match the best [DJB]