Albéniz: Iberia (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) Sweep and clarity as well as Hamelin’s special brand of architectural understanding [JW]
Hendrie: Complete Organ Music Vol. 1 (Toccata Classics)
Committed and technically outstanding performances [JF]
Georg Nigl (baritone): Echo (Alpha Classics)
Georg Nigl is a magnificent storyteller – do not miss this well-filled disc [GF]
Ervin Nyiregyházi (piano) Live Vol. 3 (Sonetto Classics)
Will appeal both to fans of Ervin Nyiregyházi and aficionados of the art of piano [SG]
Shostakovich: Symphonies 8-10 (Berliner Philharmoniker Recordings)
Three magnificent Shostakovich performances [JQ]
Fantasie – 7 Composers, 7 Keyboards (Harmonia Mundi)
The most fun musical history lesson I can imagine [DMD]
Sancan: A Musical Tribute (Chandos)
A worthy tribute – scintillating music played with wit, verve, insight and exceptional skill [NB]
Angelo Villani (piano) Transcriptions (Artémus)
Grand, heroic and intimate playing recalling pianists from the Golden Age [RCh]
Bach: Sacred Cantatas for Alto (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) A wonderful recording in all respects [DS]
Classics of American Romanticism (Bridge Records)
Intriguing early American symphonies in convincing performances [NB]
Bruckner: The Symphonies – Organ Transcriptions Vol. 6 (Oehms Classics)
A virtuoso player vividly brings to life a transformed orchestral masterpiece [MSt]
In the Streets of London – A 17th Century Musical Pub Tour (Fuga Libera)
The music of the people, as heard in London in 1651, played with verve and character [GH]
Grieg: Violin Sonatas (Danacord)
A fine balance of confidence, naivety and a sense of Nordic tragedy in each sonata’s progress [JF]
New Light on French Romantic Women Composers (Bru Zane)
A sumptuous box celebrates neglected women composers of the French Romantic era [JW]
Strauss: Ariadne auf Naxos (Dynamic)
A modern-dress production that plays it pretty straight, and a very strong singing team [ST]
Jistebnický Kancionál (Supraphon)
It is hard to see a better ensemble to take care of these chants than the Tiburtina Ensemble [JV]
Shostakovich: Piano Quintet & Trio (Warner Elatus)
(Déjà Review) A highly recommendable performance of two of the last century’s major chamber works [KS]
Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Greeting Cards (Naxos)
Intimate, sophisticated music, by turns lyrical and thoughtful, given excellent performances [GPu]
Szymanowski: Music for Violin and Piano (BIS)
Sensational Szymanowski played with utter technical control and expressive abandon [NB]
Stanford: Requiem (Hyperion)
A fine performance of Stanford’s noble Requiem [JQ]
Goltermann: Cello Concerto & Symphony (Capriccio)
Not an original voice, but thoroughly enjoyable pieces nonetheless [DJB]
Fink: The Great Organ Works (Hänssler Classic)
A forgotten German composer well worth exploring [MSt]
Bacewicz: Music for String Orchestra (DUX)
A valuable addition to the growing representation of Bacewicz [SB]
Anthology of American Piano Music Vol. 5 (Danacord)
Impeccable, illuminating and inspiring performances [JF]
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