Hoyer: Organ Works Vols 1-3 (Ars Sonora)
A series organ shedding more light on the world of German late Romanticism [MSt]
A Left Coast (Bridge)
A fine disc which will reward all lovers of song [GPu]
Kuhnau: Sacred Works Vol. 8 (cpo)
With this disc one of the most interesting projects of recent years comes to a glorious conclusion [JV]
Glinka: Piano Works (Forgotten Records)
Interesting and appealing with much to enjoy [SG]
Leifs: Orchestral works (BIS)
Extraordinary music of real individuality [RB]
Grieg: Peer Gynt (Sony Classical)
(Déjà Review) A hugely enjoyable selection, and an ear-opener for those who only know the familiar suites [TH]
Tchaikovsky: Orchestral Works (Chandos)
An auspicious debut for Alpesh Chauhan [JQ]
Mozart: Sonatas for Piano and Violin (Deutsche Grammophon)
Exemplary singularity of vision and artful musicianship [SG]
Gaito: Chamber Works (cpo)
Music and performances that brim with radiance and commitment [RB]
Dreams – Poems by Nils Ferlin (Sterling)
A disc to savour, not least for the many premiere recordings [GF]
Brahms by Arrangement Vol. 2 (Toccata Classics)
Three successful orchestrations, especially that of the Piano Quintet [SB]
Porpora: L’aureo serto (Challenge Classics)
Well chosen pieces in fine performances are a perfect case for Porpora [JV]
Bach: Complete Flute Sonatas (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) A superb overview of Bach’s chamber music for flute [KM]
Arnold: English Dances & other works (Decca)
(Déjà Review) A miracle of economy, clarity and efficiency – Arnold at his best [HC]
Rautavaara & Martinů: Piano Concertos (BIS)
An unusual coupling of concertos in outstanding performances and sound [LW]
Scriabin: Visionary and Poet (Dynamic)
A mostly successful recital of early Scriabin with a couple of rarities [RCh]
Saint-Saens: Transcriptions for Piano (Piano 21)
Familiar and successful … yet unfamiliar in these versions [RB]
Kahn & d’Indy: Clarinet Trios (cpo)
Contrasting and enjoyable works, given fine performances [DJB]
Franck: Hulda (Bru Zane)
This splendid recording reveals Franck’s opera to be a work of power and beauty [SB]
Robert Lortat (piano) – Chopin Recordings (APR)
Lortat, a real competitor to Cortot in Chopin, finally receives the transfers he deserves [JW]
Mahler: Symphony 9 (Dutton)
(Déjà Review) Anyone interested in the history of this symphony needs to have at least one version of this recording [TD]
Hasse: Mass (Berlin Classics)
(Déjà Review) Hasse’s final work, while sounding more like an opera than a mass, is beautiful indeed [KM]
A Vaughan Williams Hymnal (Conifer Classics)
A beautifully performed programme of Vaughan Williams’ hymns with exemplary attention to detail [MSt]
Bruch & Barber: Violin Concertos (Deutsche Grammophon)
Esther Yoo’s performances of the Bruch and Barber concertos make this a highly desirable album [MC]
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