Alfred Cortot plays Chopin (APR)
Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849)12 Études Op.1012 Études Op.25Piano Sonata No.3 in B Minor Op.5824 Préludes Op.2814 WaltzesAlfred Cortot…
The Verdi Tenor: Marcelo Alvarez (Decca)
(Déjà Review) A worthy survey of Alvarez’s Verdi career [ST]
Turina: Piano Music Volume 5 (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Alluring sun bathed piano writing and playing [JW]
Bosmans: Concertos (Resonus)
The lyrically elusive art of Henriëtte Bosmans [JW}
Mendelssohn: Piano Concerto 1 and solo pieces (Forgotten Records)
Intriguing Mendelssohn from two little-known pianists [RMas]
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice (Harmonia Mundi)
The beauty of Fink’s singing and the sonorities of the period band are the main attractions here; other elements are more ordinary [RMo]
Postcards from Ukraine Volume 2: Chamber Music (Toccata)
Stirring and lyrical Sonatas and a Trio from Ukraine’s formative years [JW]
Sierra: Birds and Insects Books 1 2 & 3 (Bridge Records)
Brilliant but elusive [DC]
Verdi: Otello (Naxos Historical)
(Déjà Review) Among the essential recordings of this magnificent work [PBW]
Sessions and Shapey: Piano Music (Bridge)
(Déjà Review) Something rather special. Expert, perceptive and technically brilliant [MS]
Pelēcis: Revelation (Megadisc)
(Déjà Review) A triumph of melody and rhythm over modernism – life-affirming [DJB]
Ravel: Songs (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) Supreme collaborative insights … wonderful music too [TB]
Rejoice: Vasks, Shalygin & Gubaidulina (All Ears Records)
Three modern works for violin and cello, superbly played and recorded [WH]
Beethoven: Eroica Variations; Weber: Piano Sonata No.1 (Forgotten Records)
Strong performances by a neglected pianist [RMas]
Prokofiev: Piano Sonatas No.6-8 (SOMM Recordings)
Compelling performances of three remarkable piano sonatas [JQ]
Elgar & Adès: Violin Concerti (Ondine)
A thrusting, brilliant Elgar Concerto, informed by early recordings, and a great Adès [JW]
Schuyt: Madrigali nuptiali, Padovane e Gagliarde (cpo)
A strong case for a neglected composer [JV]
Gouvy: Ensemble Arabesques (Farao Classics)
Performances that bring out the best in these genial works [DJB]
Tiffany Poon (piano): Nature (Pentatone)
A delightful disc; a varied French program delivered with exceptional refinement [MK]
Brahms, Britten, Elgar & Sibelius: Violin Concertos (ICA Classics)
A concerto quartet from Ida Haendel’s BBC broadcasts spanning nearly 25 years [JW]
Tippett: A Child of Our Time (London Philharmonic Orchestra)
An outstanding performance [JQ]
Sterkel: Symphonies 11/2 & 11/3 (cpo)
Distinctly a second-tier composer, but with craftsmanship, propulsion, and melody to match the best [SV]
Julian Hellaby (piano): The Russian Piano (Campion Cameo)
(Déjà Review) A fine recital which will give much pleasure [BBr]
Smetana: Orchestral Works, Vol 2 (Chandos)
(Déjà Review) Rarely heard works of Smetana bring real pleasure [LW]
