Search Results for: paul+godfrey
Smetana: Má Vlast (Gramola)
A pioneering version still has appealing elements despite the appearance of many later rivals [PCG]
Busoni: Doktor Faust (Naxos)
A new recording of Busoni’s operatic masterpiece which falls short of expectations in a number of aspects [PCG]
Zandonai: Francesca da Rimini (Urania)
A classic vintage account of a complex, absorbing, yet neglected opera in excellent mono sound, sung by a stellar cast [RMo]
Higgins: Horn Concerto, The Faerie Bride (Lyrita)
Excellent recordings of three highly imaginative scores [JQ]
Boito: Nerone (Dynamic)
A valiant effort all-around but the cast is largely disappointing in vocal accomplishment [MP]
Mozart: Die Zauberflöte (Pristine Audio)
With Pristine’s remastering, this becomes a worthy alternative to more modern recordings [GF]
Bax: The Blessed Damozel (EM Records)
A well-planned and exceptionally generous recital compromised by a very flawed recording and less than convincing performance choices [NB]
Benedict: Piano Works (Naxos)
Nineteenth century piano rarities given a first outing and worthy of investigation [PCG]
Bax: The Blessed Damozel (EM Records)
A valuable anthology of songs including première recordings, undermined by too resonant sound [PCG]
Vaughan Williams: Mantegna – Hymnody and Beyond (Albion Records)
Hymns reimagined, Vaughan Williams gloriously illuminated [JF]
Mozart: Die Zauberflöte (Pristine Audio)
A historical issue, the first Magic Flute to include dialogue, given a facelift and maintaining its significance after seventy years [PCG]
Talbot: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (Opus Arte)
Alice remains a sheer delight 15 years later, and is now available in high definition [MP]































