Keiser: Der Carneval von Venedig (cpo)
A first recording which benefits from splendid engineering but some of the singing lacks the final degree of polish [MP]
American Music for Clarinet & Piano (Harmonia Mundi)
An hour spent in very enjoyable company; terrific playing and program [BR]
The Floating City – Sonatas, canzonas & dances by Monteverdi’s contemporaries (Hyperion Helios)
Not only is the music fascinating but the performances are special [GH]
An English Violin (NoMadMusic)
A second appearance of Guirne Creith’s Violin Concerto on disc from an admirable though unexpected source [JW]
Ravel: Orchestral Works & Operas (Naxos)
A comprehensive collection in generally good performances, but without most of the texts [SB]
Nathan Milstein (violin) The American Columbia Solo Recordings – Vol 2 (Pristine Audio)
The young Nathan Milstein: a consummate professional at work [RMa]
Puccini: Orchestral Music (Chandos)
A succession of Romantic, richly scored melodies, exhibiting typically seductive Puccinian tropes [RMo]
Rossini: L’inganno felice (cpo)
A good, if not quite the best, account of an early Rossini opera [RWe]
Kalomiris: Rhapsodies and Symphonic Poems (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) A fascinating door opened onto Greek nationalist music [GH]
Haydn: The heart of invention (Chandos Chaconne)
(Déjà Review) Discerning accounts presented sympathetically [MG]
Janet Craxton: English Oboe Concertos (Oboe Classics)
The directness and eloquence of Janet Craxton in historic BBC broadcasts [JW]
Massenet: Songs With Orchestra – II (Bru Zane)
A charming anthology of mélodies featuring four fresh, young voices in beguilingly varied orchestral arrangements [RMo]
Kanitz: Chamber Works (Chandos)
Welcome world première recordings [DC]
Stamitz: Darmstädter Sinfonien (cpo)
Some of the earliest symphonies in the repertoire in performances of zest and vigour [CRo]
Æmilia – Renaissance keyboard music (Da Vinci Classics)
A compelling demonstration of an interesting historical instrument and repertoire that fits it as a glove [JV]
Gouvy: Orchestral Works (Sterling)
(Déjà Review) Spirited and engaging readings of music hitherto lost in the chasmed realms of nineteenth century dust [RB]
Rodrigo, Delius & Lalo: Cello Concertos (Sony)
(Déjà Review) A master cellist – adept, sensitive and enthusiastic [RB]
Clements: Chamber Music (Solaire)
Flair and adventure from an Englishman in The Hague [JW]
Bach: Cello Suites (Atoll)
Anyone in need of a brand-new recording of the cello suites can with confidence invest in this one [GF]
Fauré: Requiem (Château de Versailles Spectacles)
Unfortunately, rather underwhelming all round… [RMo]
Mahler: Symphony No 10 (RCA Red Seal)
Zinman’s restraint tames the excesses of the Carpenter reconstruction but lacks impact [RMo]
Fourchotte: Music for flute (Triton)
Welcome to the gently abstract worlds of the Théâtre du Souffle [DC]
Gregson: Concertos Volume 3 (Chandos)
(Déjà Review) Splendid works in excellent performances and superb recording [HC]
Liszt: The Complete Songs Volume 1 (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) I can hardly wait for the next instalment [GF]
