Schubert & Mahler: Symphonies (Orfeo)
(Déjà Review) As a piece of history in sound I found these performances fascinating and very enjoyable [TD]
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 (Beulah)
A compelling performance let down by the chorus [DMD]
Mahler Symphony No. 7 (BR Klassik)
Haitink’s late trudge through Mahler’s Song of the Night [LD]
Entartete Musik (Antarctica Records)
Powerful, moving music beautifully performed and recorded let down by abject documentation [NB]
Myaskovsky: Vocal Works Vol. 2
More premiere recordings of Myaskovsky’s introspective songs [JW]
Monologues (Prospero)
An outstanding album, groundbreaking in repertoire and programming, beautifully performed and recorded [GPu]
Vivaldi: Cello Sonatas (Tactus)
Mesmerising cello sonatas by Antonio Vivaldi [DF]
Heifetz reDiscovered (RCA)
(Déjà Review) A disc of drama, excitement and real historical and musical value [JW]
Vaughan Williams: Symphonies Nos 3 & 4 (Classics For Pleasure)
(Déjà Review) Handley’s magnificent readings make this disc essential both for collectors and newcomers [CT]
Santoro: Symphony 8 & Cello Concerto (Naxos)
Yet another facet of Santoro’s musical progress [HC]
Brady: Symphony in 18 Parts (Starkland)
Makes a convincing case for the electric guitar as a classical instrument [DMD]
The Trondheim Concertos (2L)
Superlative performances in demonstration sound quality [DC]
Falla: El corregidor y la molinera (IBS Classical)
Spanish wit, musical clichés and sunshine [JF]
Eugene Goossens – Cincinnati Symphony Vol 2 (Pristine Audio)
More pluses and some minuses with Goossens in Cincinnati [JW]
Ein deutsches Barockrequiem (Ricercar)
Vox Luminis strikes again – a special recommendation is inevitable [JV]
Takemitsu: Piano Music (ABC Classics)
(Déjà Review) Woodward is a real Takemitsu expert who loves and understands this music [GH]
Telemann: String Concertos (Archiv Produktion)
(Déjà Review) Treat yourself to this – you’ll be very glad you did! [GPJ]
Herrmann: Wuthering Heights (Chandos)
Cathy finally comes home in Herrmann’s magnum opus superbly performed [NB]
Ligeti: Études (Naxos)
A modernist take on Ligeti’s marvellous Études, with interesting extras [SB]
CPE and JC Bach: Viola da Gamba Sonatas (Arcana)
Virtuoso playing in superb repertoire – irresistible [DMD]
Sir Arthur Bliss – Standing out from the Crowd (Robert Hale/The Crowood Press)
A comprehensive and vivid picture of Sir Arthur Bliss [JQ]
Ek-Stasis (Divine Art)
A splendid exploration of music set against the background of Classical mythology [JF]
Sagvik: Solo Piano Music (Nosag Records)
Piano music both engaging and enlightening [SG]
Chadwick: Orchestral Works (Reference Recordings)
(Déjà Review) Fine rare repertoire and typically sprung, lively sound with power and subtlety aplenty [RB]
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