Review
Mahler: Symphony 7 (C Major)
A disappointing Mahler’s Seventh [LW]
Carissimi: Oratorios (Atma)
A splendid, atmospheric and technically precise and accurate collection of four of Carissimi’s lovely oratorios [MS]
Leoncavallo: I Medici (Deutsche Grammophon)
An idiomatic, well focused and vigorous performance [JS]
Casals Encores (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) Performances with feeling that never degenerate into sentiment [GA]
Hear, O Heav’ns: Chapel Royal Anthems (Nimbus)
(Déjà Review) A most enjoyably and intelligently conceived disc [JW]
Copland: Symphony No. 3 (LSO Live)
A fascinating juxtaposition of two American symphonic works [JQ]
Helen Charlston (mezzo-soprano): A Poet’s Love (BIS)
A very interesting performance of some well-known and some less well-known settings of Heine poems [DJa]
Rediscovering Liszt (Prima Facie)
One of the finest all-Liszt discs I’ve heard in recent years; a unique program concept and personality [MK]
Kiel: Piano Works (Naxos)
Ms. Haughan is a solid advocate for Kiel’s very neglected piano works [JWe]
Antheil: Carnegie Hall Concert of 1927 (Nimbus)
(Déjà Review) A must-hear disc for anyone with any kind of passing interest in the development of 20th Century music [NB]
Contemporary flute concertos (BIS)
(Déjà Review) Four contemporary flute works stunningly performed and recorded [WH]
An American Dream? (Alpha Classics)
A stimulating and highly entertaining programme [JQ]
Chausson: Concert & Poème (Erato)
A charming, accomplished version of Chausson’s unusual chamber work [SB]
Kirnberger: Sinfonias (Hänssler Classic)
Well performed but really one for the curious collector [MC]
Kreutzer & Witt: Septets (MDG)
More of that sumptuous resonance please! [DC]
Peter Mattei (baritone): Great Baritone Arias (BIS)
(Déjà Review) A glorious disc! [OL]
Willem van Otterloo (conductor): The Original Recordings 1951-1966 (Challenge Classics)
(Déjà Review) Extraordinarily fine performances of a range of music [CH]
Bach: Johannes-Passion (Harmonia Mundi)
A provocative but always thoughtful interpretation and performance [JQ]
CPE Bach: Berlin Symphonies (BIS)
Splendid performances of these sparkling works [DJB]
Schnittke: Three Sacred Hymns, Concerto for Choir (Fuga Libera)
Powerfully moving works recorded with authentic Russian voices [DC]
Spiritillo Mediterraneo (Pentatone)
An interesting, well played programme, but with percussion where it is not required [JV]
Halvorsen: Orchestral Works, Vol 3 (Chandos)
(Déjà Review) Utterly beguiling [NB]
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas 21, 17 & 31 (Delphian)
(Déjà Review) A huge surprise — superb Beethoven in the romantic mode, with great color and poetry [BR]
Dukas: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, etc (Apex)
A classic recording of a trio of thoroughly enjoyable masterworks by Dukas, impeccably played [RMo]
