Zinka Milanov (soprano) Sings Verdi (Nimbus)
(Déjà Review) These excerpts from four favourite roles show Milanov almost constantly in the best possible light [GF]
Forbidden Fruit (Alpha Classics)
A deeply uplifting experience, and I recommend that you make the same journey [GF]
Weinberg: String Quartets (Alto)
Early accounts of two introspective quartets and of two often upbeat orchestral works [RB]
Offenbach: La Périchole (Naxos)
A benchmark production of Offenbach’s opéra bouffe, subtle yet full of colour [RW]
The Living American (Albany)
A most enjoyable guide to the world of contemporary US composers [DMD]
Barber: The Complete Songs (Brilliant Classics)
What should have been an important and innovative release ruined by basic failures of presentation [PCG]
L Glass: Symphony No. 4 (cpo)
Raiskin makes this work sing [RB]
Mozart: Overtures (RCA)
(Déjà Review) Davis cleaves to traditional values with his superlative orchestra, splendidly recorded [JW]
Monteverdi: Vespers (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) Truly mind-blowing – I can’t imagine it being replaced any time soon [DC]
Takemitsu: Spectral Canticle (BIS)
Sumptuous playing and sound entice us into Takemitsu’s magical kingdom [DM]
Eudice Shapiro (violin) (Biddulph)
A lovingly restored aural document of an exceptional violinist and remarkable musician [SG]
Bloch: Orchestral Works (Alto)
Often eloquently introspective but rising to anger and vigour [RB]
Bach Family: Motets (Christophorus)
Unusual performances due to relatively slow tempi, but full of expression [JV]
Atmospheriques Vol. 1 (Sono Luminus)
Dark Nordic masterpieces from this fine Icelandic orchestra [GPJ]
Clara Rockmore’s Lost Theremin Album (Bridge)
An affectionate tribute and mostly a pleasure that these recordings been set free [RB]
Debussy: Orchestral Works (Eloquence)
(Déjà Review) A delightful Debussy collection, excellently performed [MC]
Butterworth: Chamber Music (Dutton)
(Déjà Review) Tuneful and tonal works from a contemporary composer, in accomplished and suave performances [EML]
Farrenc: Symphonies (Erato)
Another important step in establishing the reputation of this gifted composer [GPJ]
Haydn: String Quartets Op 76 (NoMadMusic)
Fresh, mischievous Haydn from a brilliant young quartet [DMD]
Castrapolis: Neapolitan Cantatas & Arias (BIS)
An attractive programme of largely unfamiliar music from ‘Baroque’ Naples [GPu]
Harrison: Chamber Works (Resonus)
Chamber music pastures tilled by a little-known British melodist [RB]
Corfield Godfrey: The Nightingale and the Rose (Prima Facie)
Admiringly appraised … a contemporary ‘take’ on romantic and lush impressionism [RB]
Gade: Piano Works (Da Vinci Classics)
Attractive music but underwhelming performances [RCh]
Salonen: Wing On Wing (Deutsche Grammophon)
Three impressive major works in magnificent performances [CT]
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