Rachmaninoff: Symphonies 2 and 3 (Deutsche Grammophon)
These thrilling performances are fit to rank with the best in the Rachmaninoff discography [JQ]
Bliss: String Quartet 1 (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) An interesting and worthwhile issue in every way [TB]
Handel: Tamerlano (Avie)
(Déjà Review) A great work which deserves to be discovered or rediscovered through this fine set [KM]
Kathleen Long (piano) The Decca Solo Recordings 1941-1945 (APR)
A well deserved release for this supremely gifted but neglected pianist [RCh]
Koczalski: Symphonic Works Vol. 1 (Acte Préalable)
A long-running series throws up more compositional dilemmas [JW]
Hoyer: Organ Works Vols 1-3 (Ars Sonora)
A series organ shedding more light on the world of German late Romanticism [MSt]
Kuhnau: Sacred Works Vol. 8 (cpo)
With this disc one of the most interesting projects of recent years comes to a glorious conclusion [JV]
Glinka: Piano Works (Forgotten Records)
Interesting and appealing with much to enjoy [SG]
Grieg: Peer Gynt (Sony Classical)
(Déjà Review) A hugely enjoyable selection, and an ear-opener for those who only know the familiar suites [TH]
Mozart: Sonatas for Piano and Violin (Deutsche Grammophon)
Exemplary singularity of vision and artful musicianship [SG]
Gaito: Chamber Works (cpo)
Music and performances that brim with radiance and commitment [RB]
Dreams – Poems by Nils Ferlin (Sterling)
A disc to savour, not least for the many premiere recordings [GF]
Brahms by Arrangement Vol. 2 (Toccata Classics)
Three successful orchestrations, especially that of the Piano Quintet [SB]
Porpora: L’aureo serto (Challenge Classics)
Well chosen pieces in fine performances are a perfect case for Porpora [JV]
Bach: Complete Flute Sonatas (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) A superb overview of Bach’s chamber music for flute [KM]
Arnold: English Dances & other works (Decca)
(Déjà Review) A miracle of economy, clarity and efficiency – Arnold at his best [HC]
Rautavaara & Martinů: Piano Concertos (BIS)
An unusual coupling of concertos in outstanding performances and sound [LW]
Scriabin: Visionary and Poet (Dynamic)
A mostly successful recital of early Scriabin with a couple of rarities [RCh]
Saint-Saens: Transcriptions for Piano (Piano 21)
Familiar and successful … yet unfamiliar in these versions [RB]
Kahn & d’Indy: Clarinet Trios (cpo)
Contrasting and enjoyable works, given fine performances [DJB]
Franck: Hulda (Bru Zane)
This splendid recording reveals Franck’s opera to be a work of power and beauty [SB]