Antognini: Choral Works (Hyperion)
Imaginative choral music by Ivo Antognini in brilliant performances [JQ]
Beethoven: Cello Sonatas (Leaf Music)
Passion, intensity and artistic vision are appreciable throughout [SG]
Rossini: Elisabetta regina d’Inghilterra (Opera Rara)
An interesting alternative to the older Philips set, with another excellent cast [RMo]
Springtime in Amsterdam (Naxos)
An enjoyable and intriguing film that’s well worth seeking out [RMay]
Ferrabosco: Music to Hear … (Signum Classics)
A beautifully played selection of pieces from Ferrabosco’s Lessons of 1609 which should be on the shelves of all who love the viol [GPu]
Schubert: Wanderer Fantasy and Sonatas (APR)
(Déjà Review) Performances which reflect Smith’s formidable credentials as a Schubertian of distinction [JW]
Smetana: Má Vlast for piano four hands (Supraphon)
(Déjà Review) An impossible task accomplished – 20 fingers doing what 100 orchestra players can do [PSh]
Epilogues (Concertant Classics)
A lovely album played with genuine affection for the music [DMD]
Leigh: Partings (Tremula Records)
The recesses of a deep oubliette replete with works variously moving and entertaining [RB]
Bruckner: Symphony 9 for 2 Pianos (High Definition Tape Transfers)
A highly successful transcription embracing a wide variety of moods and colours [RMo]
Grant: Miniatures (Private Release)
An interesting first disc from a promising contemporary composer [MSt]
Glanville-Hicks: The Songs (Tall Poppies)
(Déjà Review) This rewarding disc furthers my admiration for her music [JW]
Three Great Danish Woman Pianists (Danacord)
(Déjà Review) A most worthwhile conspectus of these three very varied women [JW]
Sibelius: Sagas (Salamandre)
A hushed voice; music teetering on the cliff face between sorrow and excitement [RB]
Schubert: Stimme der Liebe (SOMM Recordings)
A handsome 85th birthday tribute to a distinguished singer [JQ]
Mahler: Symphony No. 9 (BIS)
A warm, lyrical approach proves surprisingly satisfying [DMD]
Smith Brindle: Works for Solo Guitar Vol. 1 (Naxos)
A compelling case for the guitar works of a neglected British composer [SW]
Weelkes: What joy so true (Regent)
A splendid contribution to the Weelkes commemoration [JV]
Musgrave: Orchestral Works (NMC)
(Déjà Review) Musgrave at her most compelling, given excellent performances [CT]
Mahler: Symphony No. 10 (Delos)
(Déjà Review) With a top-rate Mahler conductor in charge of a top class orchestra, this recording demands serious attention [TB]