Bach: Cantatas Vol. 24 (BIS)
(Déjà Review) A very special disc [CC]
Martinů, Krása, Kalabis: Harpsichord concerti (Hyperion)
A delightful collection of modern concertos for the harpsichord [SB]
Vaughan Williams: 49th Parallel (Dutton)
All VW devotees should ensure they hear this ear-opening disc without delay [JQ]
Ponce, Turina, Villa-Lobos: Piano Trios (IBS Classical)
Intelligent choice of attractive works, well performed [DJB]
R Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier/Berg: Lyric Suite (Cleveland Orchestra)
Cool, precise Strauss, revelatory Berg, ravishing playing [DMD]
20th Century Music for Flute and Guitar (Naxos)
Sensitive and perceptive readings of interesting repertoire from an accomplished duo [GPu]
Reade: A Celebration (Signum Classics)
Kindly lyricism … easily assimilated, easily enjoyed [RB]
Bacewicz: Piano concerti (Ondine)
Impeccable performances and superb recording, a must for Bacewicz fans [HC]
Chopin: Preludes, Piano Sonata No. 2 (Deutsche Grammophon)
(Déjà Review) The cumulative power of the Preludes make this, for some, the greatest performance of the work ever recorded [JL]
Reich: Music for 18 Musicians (Colin Currie Records)
A superb new version of Reich’s finest work [SB]
Regondi: A 200th Birthday Bouquet (Bridge Records)
Virtuosic renditions of past gems [ZT]
Palumbo: Woven Lights (BIS)
Impressively virtuosic, but struggles with emotional purchase [RB]
Lim: Annunciation Triptych (Kairos)
Welcome to the strange, murky, gorgeous world of Lim’s music [DMD]
Desmarest: Circé (Château de Versailles Spectacles)
A French baroque opera exhumed in a tasteful and satisfying first recording [MP]
Berlioz: Roméo et Juliette & Cléopâtre (Erato)
Two fine Berlioz performances from John Nelson [JQ]
Polish Violin Duo (Dux)
The disc to help appreciate works for two violins [SA]
Brahms: The Sextets (Signum Classics)
(Déjà Review) Few performances are fresher [CC]
Mahler: Symphony 5 (Pentatone)
A neat, modern Mahler 5 a little lacking in personality [DMD]
Portraits of a Mind (Albion Records)
This CD is a wonderful, enduring celebration of Ralph Vaughan Williams [JQ]
Sirmen: String Quartets (cpo)
A recording which does justice to the fascinating music of a remarkable woman [GPu]
Schubert: Insomnia (Berlin Classics)
This delightful collection of songs takes the listener on a gentle trip both down memory lane and on an expedition into some obscure backyards [GF]
Hommage à Blanche Selva (Ciar Classics)
A pleasing disc of rarities – a worthy tribute [SG]
Surinach: Acrobats of God (BMOP Sound)
Light of heart yet with substance and a certain misty-eyed nostalgia [RB]
Biber: Mystery Sonatas (Passacaille)
An exciting, intense and often dramatic performance of these masterpieces [JV]
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