Fauré: Orchestral Works (Naxos)
This fine disc whets the appetite for further volumes on the centenary of Fauré’s death [LW]
Elgar: Boult’s forgotten recordings (SOMM)
Boult’s stature as the leading Elgarian reaffirmed in spoken word and musical deed [NB]
Gounod: Romeó et Juliette (Pristine Audio)
This issue must now be the top recommendation for this classic historic performance [GF]
Dances for Orchestra (Alto)
This budget priced album is a great introduction to the dances by many of the better-known British composers [KT]
Łukaszewski: Musica Profana 4 (DUX)
The perfect introduction to a composer who not only writes beautiful music but also tugs on the heartstrings [SA]
Antheil: Venus in Africa (cpo)
A late satiric opera by Antheil, splendidly realised, devoid of Bad Boy but not devoid of spice and wit [JW]
Fauré: The Complete Songs Volume 1 (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) No lover of song should be without this one [KS]
Glass: Symphonies 2 and 3 (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Now we know what a minimalist symphony can be [HC]
Coral: Aurora Borealis (Tempus Clasico)
Sonic and structural explorations from a leading Mexican composer [JW]
Osgood: Stabat Mater (Convivium)
This pleasant setting may interest choirs looking for a new(ish) work [EJW]
Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé (LSO Live)
As fine a modern, live account of this most pictorial of ballets as you could wish [RMo]
Hailstork: Chamber works (Navona)
Two affecting works by an African-American master [PRJ]
Wyner: Chamber works (Naxos)
A deconstruction of traditional Jewish music via modern compositional techniques and perspectives, giving it new life [JFl]
Dreames & Imaginations (TYXart)
Lovely singing and playing, with a special role for the lyra viol [JV]
Bartók: Piano Concertos (Deutsche Grammophon)
(Déjà Review) A splendid release that is self-commending [HC]
Donizetti: Francesca di Foix (Opera Rara)
(Déjà Review) All lovers of the bel canto genre will want to add this well-packaged and presented performance to their collection [RJF]
Respighi, Loevendie, Enescu: String Octets (Challenge Classics)
An unusual programme played with skill and panache [NB]
Johanna Martzy (violin): Live Concert Performances (Meloclassic)
Treasured documents and valuable additions to the Martzy discography [SG]
Tippett: New Year (NMC)
Utopia, dreams, rituals: the essence of Tippett in his final opera [PH]
Beyond (Orchid Classics)
A scintillating album of orchestral music drawn from 21st century opera [DHa]
Faenza. An imaginary Codex (Challenge Classics)
A new way of looking at this mystifying manuscript, in scholarly yet virtuoso performances [GH]
Bacewicz: Orchestral Works Volume 3 (cpo)
Another recording proves Bacewicz to be a major talent [PRJ]
Bach: Cello Suites (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) A very musical and enjoyable rendition [ZT]
Brahms: Forte ma dolce (Hortus)
(Déjà Review) Unlikely to be superseded any time soon [CB]
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