Format Friction: Perspectives on the Shellac Disc (University of Chicago Press)
A Sebaldian reflection, marred by trendy iconoclasm, on the global phenomenon of the gramophone and its listeners [NC]
M Herz: Orchestral Works (Capriccio)
Vital, imaginative works from a near-forgotten German composer [JW]
Medtner: Piano Music Vol. 5 (Private Release)
Another splendid addition to a series that demands to be heard [DMD]
Schubert: String Quartets Vol. 6 (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) A fine example of interpretation and performance [TB]
Scriabin: The Complete Mazurkas (Music & Arts)
(Déjà Review) Enjoy Scriabin’s unique and transcendent music performed by a “Scriabinist to the manner born” [DS]
Chopin: Études (Decca)
A good recording but maybe not quite as impressive as his Liszt [MB]
Schoenberg: Pelleas und Melisande, Verklärte Nacht (Pentatone)
Alternately delicate and voluptuous orchestral playing and rich sonics underpin the effect of this pairing [RMo]
Wallin: Stride, Whirld, Spirit, Five Seasons (Ondine)
A well-played and recorded survey of idiosyncratic yet often beautiful music [HC]
Reason: Piano and Chamber Music (Prima Facie )
A warm welcome for the complete surviving piano music of a totally forgotten, surprisingly innovative composer [PCG]
Flury: Chamber Music Vol. 2 (Toccata Classics)
Richly rewarding music [SG]
The Estonian Cello (Toccata Classics)
A focused look at the Estonian cellistic lineage from 1913 to 1955 [JW]
Cikada String Quartet: Saariaho, Cage, Maderna (ECM)
(Déjà Review) Bold and innovative music logically programmed [TH]
Schubert: Sacred Music (Capriccio)
(Déjà Review) Often imaginative and sensitive music accorded a high standard of performance [TB]
Chopin & Beethoven Piano Sonatas (Warner Classics)
Strong, thoughtful and vivacious performances of these revolutionary sonatas [RCh]
Vicéns: Mural (Stradivarius)
Visual artist, guitarist, jazz musician and teacher writes strikingly original music [GH]
Finger Prints (EM Records)
Played with love and enthusiasm, but never with condescension [JF]
Alfred Dubois (violin): Mozart & Vieuxtemps Violin Concertos (Biddulph)
Superior transfers of a great violinist, cut down too soon [JW]
Dietrich: Symphony & Violin Concerto (Naxos)
Three most engaging works from the pen of a neglected composer [RMay]
Bruckner: Mass No 2 & Motets (BR Klassik)
First class performances that are a match for any rival recordings [MC]
Rossini: Guillaume Tell (Orfeo)
(Déjà Review) I enjoyed the fluency and vibrancy of this live performance [RJF]
Robert Horna (guitar): Las Cuatro Estabiones Portenas (CD Accord)
(Déjà Review) Horna is able to transmit powerfully the character of the music [GPJ]
Ausiàs Parejo (guitar): Guitar Recital (Naxos)
In all aspects, an excellent and enjoyable recording [ZT]
Wagner: Siegfried (Pristine Audio)
This third instalment of the Knappertsbusch Ring will not disappoint enthusiasts [SB]
Pene Pati (tenor): Nessun Dorma (Warner Classics)
That Pene Pati is a talented tenor far beyond the ordinary is obvious, and I hope he isn’t tempted to take on heavier roles too early [GF]
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