Author: Stan Szpakowicz

Paolo Biordi does full justice to the vocal origin of these pieces [JV]

(Déjà Review) Resplendent digital remasterings of these classics of the gramophone [RB]

(Déjà Review) Bavouzet’s playing is restricted to a most narrow range: wonderful to superb [MC]

A fabulous debut recording, not to be missed [PBW] 

A massive celebratory David Oistrakh box features strikingly good remasterings of his HMV legacy and a vast array of live and broadcast material [JW]

Performances to encourage an investigation of Mozart’s rarely played apprenticeship to the piano concerto trade [MG]

A fine live account which despite a few quibbles sustains interest throughout its taut execution [RMo]

A welcome addition to the Smyth discography [DC]

Dazzling playing in these highly appealing rarities [RCh]

(Déjà Review) A fine release of rare and interesting repertoire that will appeal to lovers of the cello [MC]

Glass’s piano etudes have become modern classics and these are fine performances [SB]

An admirable effort to reconstruct the original version of a once popular work which veers between the highly entertaining and the banal [RMo]

Excellent performances of two classics and a discovery: a perfect opportunity to get to know this composer [PH]

An attractive and uncommon programme in a satisfying account [RWe]

This disc will delight you if you should find it under the tree on Christmas morning [JQ]

A most worthwhile remastering of this classic Turandot, with sonic improvements throughout [EJW]

(Déjà Review) A grand success and a major addition to the catalogue [RB]

(Déjà Review) I have been completely re-educated as to the substance and content of these pieces. What more can one ask for! [DC]

A great programme of solo guitar music by English composers, played with a special sensitivity and depth [KT]

Pichon’s inventive programming and superb musicianship make this recording stand out in a crowded field [SSc]

A super disc [JQ]

Colourful extended harp fare from Finland, a slightly underwhelming follow-up to Hynninen’s marvellous Otilia album [RHa]

A brand-new score for a creepy classic silent movie that really pulls out all the stops [PH]

An all-Hungarian disc of real pleasures – Doráti’s approachable Concerto and Seiber’s orchestral music in splendid performances [JW]