MusicWeb International

Worthy of your attention [SG]

A varied and very enjoyable programme of music for Advent [JQ]

The luscious hot dance music of Eduard Künneke meets Eisler’s boring agit-prop [JW]

Marvellous performances of marvellous music [TB]

An excellent well-contrasted compilation of important British film music that needed to be rescued from oblivion [IL]

…something rich and strange [DC]

An odd and at times rather sharp-edged and disconcerting satirical comedy [RMo]

Further evidence that Stock was an exceptionally able conductor [JW]

The choral singing is first class, but the soloists are disappointing; the two old Gardelli recordings are better [GF]

I have enjoyed hearing this praiseworthy collection of ten celebrated opera arias [MC]

(Déjà Review) Magnificent discs containing sumptuous examples of early Tudor polyphony presented in first class performances [JQ]

(Déjà Review) Turnage’s chamber music has a restrained confessional tone far from Turnage’s “public” statements. His chamber music communicates directly through simplicity, subtlety and sincerity. Highly accessible and communicative music [HC]

The twenty-first year that MusicWeb International’s reviewing team has nominated their recordings of the year.

Cold, creepy, crepuscular and clever – Scheller’s eerie sounds slither delightfully under the skin [RHa]

by Christopher Howell

by Ralph Moore

Late-romantic works by a neglected Finnish composer in committed, well-recorded performances [EJW]

A disc to treasure, with probably the best ever performance of Bach’s famous Cantata BWV51 [JV]

Forgotten but Restored: the art of a fluent, fleet but nervous Danish pianist and Nielsen specialist [JW]

The Arbors showcase these compelling works with vitality and élan [SG]

(Déjà Review) An excellent introduction to Nielsen’s marvellous music. Established Nielsen enthusiasts should also add this splendid anthology to their collections without delay [JQ]

(Déjà Review) As irreplaceable as a volume by a favourite author – be sure never to lend it to anyone; you’re unlikely to get it back! [DC]

Attractive music but only the later overtures are really outstanding [RCh]

An enjoyable and varied Christmas programme, expertly performed [JQ]