Splendid Tears: Settings of Alfred, Lord Tennyson (EM Records)
If you are interested in English song, you should certainly investigate this disc [JQ]
A Christmas Fantasia (Albion Records)
Rare repertoire and a few old favourites for good measure [JF]
Bach: Goldberg Variations & Corea: Children’s Songs (Profil)
Elegance and restraint characterise this cool account, complemented by some interesting bonuses [RMo]
Ries: Septet & Octet (cpo)
(Déjà Review) These colourful chamber works deserve to be better known [MC]
French Works for Two Pianos (Apex)
(Déjà Review) Great value, in terms of quality and quantity [GPJ]
Adams: Girls of the Golden West (Nonesuch)
An uneven opera but it’s presented in a performance that crackles with electricity [JQ]
Vaughan Williams: The Grinke Legacy (Albion Records)
This release will appeal to both fans of Vaughan Williams’ early recordings and followers of the artistry of Frederick Grinke [SG]
Sommernachtskonzert Schönbrunn 2024 (Sony Classical)
An excellent souvenir [RWe]
Gesualdo: Silenzio Mio – Madrigals (PHI)
Musically sumptuous and alarmingly intimate [ST]
Da Crema: Lute Music (Brilliant Classics)
This fine disc shows just how good Da Crema’s music is [GPu]
Bizet: Carmen (Pristine Audio)
An authentically French, operetta-style Carmen of the kind you will not hear today – but over-refined and lacking punch [RMo]
Holmboe: Symphonies Nos 8 & 9 (BIS)
(Déjà Review) Music at once convincing and satisfying [TB]
David Oistrakh: Artist of the People? (NVC Arts)
(Déjà Review) A moving film about a very great Soviet musician [JL]
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto & Symphony 4 (MV Cremona)
Robust and enjoyable Mendelssohn performances [JW]
Gipps: Piper of Dreams (Chandos)
A thrilling recital [SA]
Highways and Byways, Rarities for Recorder (Divine Art)
A wonderful treasure chest of rare, interesting music [JF]
Sonya Yoncheva (soprano) The Courtesan (SY11 Productions)
A captivating album of arias on a courtesan theme [MC]
Max Rostal (violin) Concert Tours 1956-1965 (Meloclassic)
A well-compiled set of live performances which is enthusiastically welcomed [SG]
Sander: Liturgy of St John Chrysostom (Orthodox Recordings)
A second excellent recording of Kurt Sander’s eloquent and beautiful score [JQ]
Mozart: Complete Piano Works for Four Hands (Musical Heritage Society)
(Déjà Review) Seminal listening in every respect [ED]
Reicha: Wind Quintets Vol. 6 (Crystal Records)
(Déjà Review) Fresh and appealing works [JQ]
Our Gilded Veins (Linn)
Nicely varied, with much to enjoy [HC]
Roberto Alagna (tenor): Roberto Alagna 60 (Aparté)
A vital and compelling celebration of Roberto Alagna’s 60th birthday [GF]
Gerhard: La Dueña (Chandos)
An opera with patches of real brilliance in a more than acceptable recording [MP]
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