Review

A varied and fascinating and superbly executed disc [GF]

Bowyer gives yet more virtually irreproachable performances [Byz]

Marvellous performances by an outstanding young pianist [PBW]

Sacred and secular works, given here in a very particular performance style [GH] 

A fascinating exhibition of Nicole Lizée’s audiovisual world [DHa]

Impressive stuff with an individual approach from the soloist [DC]

Lehtola illuminates seven contrasting Christmas visions [JF]

A highly enjoyable Busoni recital from Martin Jones [DHa]

(Déjà Review) Batiashvili’s playing is highly refined and gorgeous [MC]

(Déjà Review) Magical, uninhibited heart-on-sleeve performances delivered in the very best Chandos sound [IL]

Balm in a troubled world [DJB]

A novel about Morton Feldman? Why not? [DHa]

Potter’s piano voice: competent, clear, engaging [JF]

Levaillant’s adventurously languid style sometimes sounds improvised as Couperin intended, giving us something both old and new [SGa]

John Tilbury’s last recordings make a compelling box set. [DHa]

While far from perfect, this is a strangely compelling version with much that is worth hearing [MP]

(Déjà Review) Five different works from throughout Schnittke’s career performed with vigour and insight by committed musicians [MS]

(Déjà Review) The Naxos tradition of bringing the obscure to light has paid off in this recording [JPJ]

(Déjà Review) Fresh and full of life, and will leave you wishing there was more [GA]

(Déjà Review) A very enjoyable disc which can be played as a whole – repeatedly – with great pleasure [JS]

Concertante miniatures with character and poise [JF]

Satisfying performances from a great pianist at the start of her career [WH]

More goodies in this valuably enlightening series [RMay]

A sparkling musical take on legal and governmental follies [RW]