Author: Stan Szpakowicz

More unsung British piano music [JF]

A thoroughly enjoyable, very well sung and played – if rather small-scale – performance of a neglected Handel opera [RMo]

A semi-forgotten German symphonist does not really convince [JW]

Luminous and insightful, supple and fluid playing, crisp and clear sound [SA]

A justly famous collection of performances; this latest remastering serves it well [JQ]

(Déjà Review) Very satisfying, centred and gracious [RB]

(Déjà Review) Delicate contrasts of mood and bright clear recording [RW]

A collection of vivid performances of music by Kurt Weill [JQ]

A recital of popular mostly verismo arias, but the singing leaves a great deal to be desired [PT]

A Lieder masterclass, seen and heard from the best seat in the Musikverein [RWe]

Superb accounts of Sibelius’ last two symphonies put the seal on a triumphantly successful series [RMo]

A touching opera, finely sung, permeated by deep humanity [GF]

Telemann’s dramatic cantata “Ino” alongside an attractive selection of his opera arias [CRo]

(Déjà Review) Undeservedly neglected light music [IL]

(Déjà Review) A mature artist who patently comprehends the beauty and purity of the music [MMB]

An indispensable addition to any collection of Renaissance music [JV]

A special Creation from Rattle with his beloved Bavarians [PH]

A beautifully performed and recorded set of six modestly-conceived and barely known harpsichord suites [JW]

A wide range of creative achievement by contemporary Maltese composers [GH]

A generation after his first brilliant recordings, Bernstein again champions the symphonies of a favourite composer [RMo]

(Déjà Review) Two premiere recordings at bargain cost and generally excellent performances [JW]

(Déjà Review) Classic accounts of Beethoven that demand to be heard [CC]

There’s plenty of magic in the playing here [RCh]

Bernstein advocates will surely want this meritorious recording [MC]