Massenet: Werther (Warner Classics)
(Déjà Review) This issue will be prized by admirers of the two principals, but there are drawbacks [CH]
The Coronation of their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla (Decca)
Resounds in splendour – a souvenir of a historic point in the story of British Isles [RB]
Couperin: Messe Pour Les Paroisses (Château de Versailles)
A significant achievement in realisation of 18th century French music [MS]
Eroica (EM Records)
An interesting survey of different aspects of writing for solo violin [NB]
Piers Lane Goes to Town Again (Hyperion)
An entertaining new recital from the ever-enterprising Piers Lane [RMas]
Mozart: Anime Immortali (Pentatone)
Beautiful tone, deep feeling, good enunciation, sure-footed technique, perceptiveness and phenomenal virtuosity [GF]
Pott: Christus (Naxos)
A splendid achievement by organist, composer and recording engineer [JQ]
The Queen’s Favourites (Arcana)
A highly entertaining disc to which the lover of wind music will regularly return [JV]
Cliffe: Symphony 1 (Sterling)
Amazing how music of such power and lyricism can lie lost and unperformed for so many years [IL]
Martines: Psalms and Symphony (cpo)
The outstanding work here is the Dixit Dominus, making it clear what a fine composer Martines was [GPu]
Price: Piano Music (Guild Music)
An engaging exploration of these piano miniatures [RCh]
Diagonal Music (Alba)
Played with such evident affection for the music, both contemporary and classical [MSt]
Enrico Caruso – His Songs (Urania)
A timely issue to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Caruso’s birth [GF]
Kalniņš: Organ Music (Skani)
An attractive album which will appeal to any fan of organ music [SG]
Bruckner: Symphonies 1-9 (Accentus Music)
As fine a collection of the nine, numbered Bruckner symphonies as one could wish for, in superb sound [RMo]
Pegolotti: Trattenimenti Armonici (Tactus)
Well-written pieces, which receive fine performances by Opera Qvinta [JV]
Berwald: Symphonies and Overtures (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) Deeply rewarding lyrical statements [RB]
Reich: String Quartets (Deutsche Grammophon)
One masterpiece and two occasional works make up Reich’s contribution to the string quartet genre [SB]
Stravinsky: The Soldier’s Tale (Hallé)
An extremely well-produced and stylish performance of The Soldier’s Tale [MC]
Coleridge-Taylor: Piano Works (Private release)
An album of piano music from the Edwardian age showing elegance and craftsmanship and performed with conviction [MSt]
Fritz Busch (conductor) In Stockholm (Pristine Audio)
An unusual compilation featuring some highly energised and engaging music-making [RMo]
Ravel, Dutilleux & Hough: String Quartets (Hyperion)
An intriguing programme with an attractive new work [SB]
Beethoven: The Creatures of Prometheus (cpo)
Realizes the balletic and symphonic styles, but not everything gels [SV]
Williams: Trumpet Concerto (Private release)
Film and concert genres: brilliance tautly wrought [RB]
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