Nobilissimo Instrumento (Passacaille)
This still, calm collection of Renaissance lute pieces offers a rewarding listening experience [KB]
Auguste de Radwan (piano) Complete Recordings (Sakuraphon)
An unknown Leschetizky pupil whose recordings are strictly for those interested in the Polish pedagogue’s legacy [RCh]
Osgood: Magnificat (Convivium Records)
Thoroughly tonal and thoroughly enjoyable [DJB]
Poulenc: Complete Solo Piano Music (Sony Classical)
Delicious music, played with refinement and character by this masterly pianist [GPJ]
Schubert & Loewe: Songs (Alpha Classics)
A well-structured programme, excellent performance and recording [RWe]
Arnold: Music for Brass Band (Beckus)
Fine performances of much-loved brass band originals complemented by some sympathetic transcriptions [PHm]
Bach: Cantatas (Eloquence)
(Déjà Review) A wonderful disc of Bach cantatas with a star cast [EML]
Aho: Guitar Concerto & Horn Quintet (BIS)
A worthy addition to BIS’s monumental Aho edition [RHa]
1927-1929: Orchestral Works by Jewish Composers (Rondeau Production)
The playing and recording is impactful; this is an easy disc to enjoy [JW]
Sutton: Orchestral works (Chandos)
A refreshing dose of new music in that much-loved English tradition [DC]
Lecuona: Piano Music (Fuga Libera)
An engaging and varied recital of Lecuona’s colourful piano music [RCh]
Tchaikovsky: Rococo Variations; Dvořák: Cello Concerto (Orchid Classics)
Crawford plays splendidly but spotlighting him disadvantages the orchestra [MG]
Verdi: Noble Renegades – recital (Delos)
Sound, solid singing does not compensate for a lack of tonal variety, elegance and refinement [RMo]
Bruckner: Symphony No 5 (Profil)
(Déjà Review) Magnificent playing in a galvanising performance [TB]
Geminiani: Violin Sonatas op.5 (cpo)
(Déjà Review) Played with delicacy, sensitivity and warmth by three dedicated experts [MS]
Jean-Paul Gasparian (piano): Origins (Naïve)
A brilliant introduction to Armenian piano music [SA]
Mozart: String Quartet & Quintet (Aeon)
The coupling might seem offbeat, but this is exemplary Mozart playing, well worth hearing [DBa]
Lloyd: The Piano Works (Lyrita)
George Lloyd’s piano works grouped together and reissued in a ‘Signature Edition’ twofer [JW]
Kralik von Meyrswalden: Chamber Works (Hänssler Classic)
A better second impression of the Trio but the Nonet is the star here [DJB]
Handel: Total Eclipse (SOMM Recordings)
The best of Handel in instrumental arrangements [JV]
Bliss: Works for Brass Band (Chandos)
This outstanding disc will be self-recommending to all admirers of Bliss’s music and to brass band devotees [JQ]
Broadstock: Symphonies Nos 1-5 (Et’cetera)
(Déjà Review) This set represents a magnificent, vividly living and very emotional achievement which I urge you to hear [RB]
Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) This performance is forever recommended, especially in this transfer [CC]
Pizzetti: Requiem (Dynamic)
The Pizzetti Requiem is a ravishingly beautiful work and this is a lovely performance [SB]
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