Ravel: Orchestral works (Danacord)
A wonderful primer to Ravel’s orchestrations [JF]
Schmidt: Symphony 4, The Book with Seven Seals (SOMM Recordings)
Not to be missed [WK]
The Spohr Collection Vol. 3 (Channel Classics)
A delightful selection of flute works played on a variety of original instruments [JW]
Berlin Harpsichord Concertos (Audax)
Imaginative performances of four concertos, which have not been recorded before [JV]
Mozart: London Sketchbook (1764/5) (Naxos)
A delightful disc with obvious affection for both the composer and the works [SA]
Ullmann: Symphonies 1 & 2, Lieder (Capriccio)
A great recording that can also function as a strong introduction to the works of Viktor Ullmann [VM]
Suppressed Composers in the Netherlands (Toccata Press)
A useful compendium of suppressed Dutch composers. A trusty and practical guide [SG]
Constantinescu: Piano Concerto & Wedding in the Carpathians (Hänssler Classic)
The post-Enescu Romanian generation is exemplified by the colourful Paul Constantinescu [JW]
Shostakovich: Symphony No 13 ‘Babiy Yar’ (Chandos)
There’s a great deal to admire in this ‘Babiy Yar’, though it doesn’t shake allegiances to some earlier recordings [JQ]
A Musical Tour from Renaissance to Baroque (Da Vinci Classics)
A compelling demonstration of an uncommon performance practice [JV]
Cilea: Gloria (Dynamic)
A fine production of a neglected work, not quite Adriana Lecouvreur melodically, but a feast for admirers of Italian opera [EJW]
Lilburn: Symphonies Nos 1-3 (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) A compulsory purchase for anyone who has not yet encountered these under-exposed masterpieces [NHo]
Weigl: Symphony No 5 (BIS)
(Déjà Review) Music in Brucknerian manner; a symphony that includes a mighty adagio to treasure [RB]
The detailed orchestration has a French brilliance to it [GPJ]
Tippett: A Child of Our Time (Chandos)
An impressive achievement which serves as a fine memorial to a distinguished British conductor [JQ]
MOR (2L)
Every aspect of motherhood given its own sacred musical space [DC]
Gods, Ghosts and Monsters (Divine Art)
If you are going to rejig these songs, it needs to be for some purpose [JW]
Deszczyński: Piano Works (Acte Préalable)
Elegant early 19th century Polish piano works from a forgotten composer [RCh]
Bellini: Norma (Pristine Audio)
A classic ensemble recording further enhanced by Pristine’s remastering into gloriously full and detailed, if slightly over-reverberant, sound [RMo]
Schulhoff: Hot Music (BIS)
(Déjà Review) Many pleasures in these near-ideal performances [CC]
Villa Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras No 4 (Bridge)
(Déjà Review) Colourful, saturated, brittle, heavily rhythmic, laced with ostinato and swooning strings [JW]
Coates: Orchestral Works Volume 4 (Chandos)
The leading contemporary champion of Eric Coates continues to impress [JW]
Brindley Sherratt (bass): Fear No More (Delphian)
A splendid operatic bass in a new and satisfying context [WH]
Highways and Byways, Rarities for Recorder (Divine Art)
Rare and attractive British music for recorder [GH]
Belle époque – clarinet & orchestra recital (Pentatone)
Exceptionally fine playing and recording compromised by unbalanced programme and poor documentation [NB]
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