Ruoff: Organ works Vol. 4 (Toccata Classics)
A little-known German composer who writes distinguished music for the organ with a wide variety of influences [MSt]
von Klenau: Orchestral works (Dacapo)
A strange triptych of previously unrecorded works by Paul von Klenau [JW]
20th Century Classics Vol. 5 (Beulah)
Kubelík the modernist at his wizardly best [DMD]
Alma Mahler: Meine Seele – Complete Songs (Fuga Libera)
Alma Mahler’s songs are utterly attractive, but the singing here may not be to everybody’s taste [GF]
Armenian Cello Concertos (BIS)
Fine performances of Soviet and post-Soviet cello concerti with a distinct Armenian accent [NB]
Mahler: Symphony 2 (Pentatone)
There’s a great deal to admire about this performance [JQ]
Beethoven/Brahms: Variations (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) Tanyel’s playful Beethoven and loving Brahms make for a very attractive coupling [DS]
Leshnoff: Violin Concerto (Naxos)
A trio of dramatic, highly accessible and very American works, skilful if not always especially memorable [RMo]
Music for Cornetto and Keyboard (BIS)
An instructive and compelling survey of Italian instrumental music from the late 16th and early 17th centuries [JV]
Bruckner: Symphony 3 (Capriccio)
Played somewhat ‘wrong,’ but much of it still right [SV]
Al-Basma: Voyage au cœur d’Al-Andalus (Ambronay)
It isn’t quite ‘what it says on the label’, but there is much to enjoy here [GPu]
Mozart: Ecstasy and Abyss (Sony Classical)
A release that will probably only appeal to superfans of clarinettist Martin Fröst [ST]
Müller-Hermann: Chamber Music (Hänssler Classic)
A chamber music pairing that reflects contrasting influences on a still little-known Austrian composer [JW]
Polish Concerti Vol. 1 (Dux)
An unusual and deeply satisfying disc – give it a try [WH]
Albéniz: Iberia (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) Sweep and clarity as well as Hamelin’s special brand of architectural understanding [JW]
Angelo Villani (piano) Transcriptions (Artémus)
Grand, heroic and intimate playing recalling pianists from the Golden Age [RCh]
Sancan: A Musical Tribute (Chandos)
A worthy tribute – scintillating music played with wit, verve, insight and exceptional skill [NB]
Fantasie – 7 Composers, 7 Keyboards (Harmonia Mundi)
The most fun musical history lesson I can imagine [DMD]
Shostakovich: Symphonies 8-10 (Berliner Philharmoniker Recordings)
Three magnificent Shostakovich performances [JQ]
Ervin Nyiregyházi (piano) Live Vol. 3 (Sonetto Classics)
Will appeal both to fans of Ervin Nyiregyházi and aficionados of the art of piano [SG]
Georg Nigl (baritone): Echo (Alpha Classics)
Georg Nigl is a magnificent storyteller – do not miss this well-filled disc [GF]
Hendrie: Complete Organ Music Vol. 1 (Toccata Classics)
Committed and technically outstanding performances [JF]
Bach: Sacred Cantatas for Alto (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) A wonderful recording in all respects [DS]
Jistebnický Kancionál (Supraphon)
It is hard to see a better ensemble to take care of these chants than the Tiburtina Ensemble [JV]
