Recommended
Wagner: Orchestral Selections from Der Ring des Nibelungen (RCA/Sony)
It would be hard to find a more sumptuously played and superbly recorded Wagner disc than this one [MB]
Ichiro Suzuki (guitar): Intimate (IBS Classical)
The intimate guitar at its best [ZT]
Gluck: Écho et Narcisse (Chateau de Versailles)
This recording is superb in every respect; nobody is likely to be disappointed by either the singing or the music [GF]
Rautavaara & Martinů: Piano Concertos (BIS)
This attractive coupling should win new friends for these works [SB]
Rachmaninov: Piano Concerti (Deutsche Grammophon)
A fine contribution to the Rachmaninoff 150 celebrations [JQ]
Britten: Albert Herring (Opus Arte)
An unmatchable and irreplaceable video makes a welcome return to the catalogues [PCG]
Martin & Franck: Piano quintets (CAvi-Music)
Superb performances of both works: a rewarding coupling [SB]
Herz: Stars rise afar (Genuin)
A rewarding release, thought-provoking and inspiring [SG]
Remembering Tebaldi (Pentatone)
A lovely recital presenting Melody Moore as a worthy inhabitant of the pantheon of the present generation of sopranos [GF]
Vinders: Missa Fors seulement (Inventa)
Discover two masses by a shadowy figure from late-renaissance Belgium and some of his contemporaries [GH]
Stefano Maiorana (theorbo) Secret Pages (Arcana)
A compelling juxtaposition of Baroque and contemporary music for theorbo [MS]
Rarities of Piano Music at Schloss vor Husum – August 2022 Festival (Danacord)
Well-chosen, interesting repertoire, and many discoveries [JF]
Schumann, Clara Schumann & Brahms: Benjamin Grosvenor (piano) (Decca)
Magnificent playing weaves together the music of this intimately connected trio [RCh]
Monologues (Prospero)
An outstanding album, groundbreaking in repertoire and programming, beautifully performed and recorded [GPu]
The Trondheim Concertos (2L)
Superlative performances in demonstration sound quality [DC]
Ein deutsches Barockrequiem (Ricercar)
Vox Luminis strikes again – a special recommendation is inevitable [JV]
CPE and JC Bach: Viola da Gamba Sonatas (Arcana)
Virtuoso playing in superb repertoire – irresistible [DMD]
Sir Arthur Bliss – Standing out from the Crowd
A comprehensive and vivid picture of Sir Arthur Bliss [JQ]
Liszt: Transcendental Études (Steinway & Sons)
A legendary performance unfolds before you [NB]
Mozart: Piano Concertos Vol. 10 (Academy of Ancient Music)
Sparkling performances of early Mozart works you’ve never heard like this before [MG]
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