Author: Stan Szpakowicz

An immensely satisfying exploration of dream, darkness and light [JF]

A fine performance of an opera that may be best left forgotten [MP]

A colourful and vibrant collection of overtures by a little-known composer [JW]

Uncertain singing, but honest music-making and interesting repertoire [GF]

Superbly remastered, a second-rank Donizetti opera blighted by Poggi’s unattractive contribution [RMo]

(Déjà Review) Revelatory and refreshing [KS]

(Déjà Review) Much beautiful playing here, polished and musical [PJL]

Aristocratic, authoritative and poetic performances [SG]

Ghedini’s work is the standout on this well-played, interesting disc [GPu]

Gimpel’s Vox concertos: rich in virtuosity, glamour and colour [JW]

Attractively confident and assured quartets in dramatic, virtuosic readings [NB]

Another step toward full appreciation of Spanish music of the 18th century [JV]

Music and performance can be recommended without reservation [JQ]

(Déjà Review) A fine new recording of Stokowski’s vividly orchestrated responses to Mussorgsky’s music [CT]

(Déjà Review) All credit to Bebbington and Somm for opening this stimulating door [RB]

Well played and well engineered but lacking character [NB]

Deeply felt and beautifully played, flawless intonation and ensemble, but inferior balance and sound [RMo]

Mary Bevan spreads her golden tones over the whole programme [GF]

Early American romanticism – golden-age verve rather than dutiful museum revival [RB]

Brilliantly imagined, often beautiful works in splendid, committed performances [HC]

A Polish-Jewish chamber programme focusing on the 1930s [JW]

(Déjà Review) One of those rare recital recordings that actually plays best as a recital [PSh]

(Déjà Review) Anthony Halstead’s marvellous players have caused me to spend several hours exploring this and related repertoire [DBi]

Excellent and often exciting performances of partly little-known music [JV]