Leopolitanus: Musica liturgica (CD Accord)
An interesting and musically compelling document which sheds light on Poland’s musical past [JV]
Mascagni: L’amico Fritz (Dynamic)
A very good way to discover the attractions of Mascagni’s second opera [RWe]
The First Songs of Travel (Albion)
A 1950s English song recital restored; excellent remastering but stylistically uncertain [JW]
Handel: Serse (Linn)
Highlights the variety of Handel’s invention and showcases a superb lead singer [RMo]
Bizet: Carmen (DG)
(Déjà Review) A great evening at the opera, crowned by Grace Bumbry’s great performance of Carmen [CH]
Liszt: Complete Piano Music Vol 22 (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Excellent recording, excellent Liszt playing, at times verging upon the legendary [PSh]
Dobrzyński: Piano Works Vol 1 (Acte Préalable)
Finely crafted piano works in excellent performances bode well for this series [RCh]
Bach: The Art of Fugue (Harmonia Mundi)
Probably the best recording of the Art of Fugue I know [DMD]
The Simonsens of St. Kilda (Per Diem Projects)
An engaging, insightful and interesting read [MMB]
Coates: Orchestral Works Vol 3 (Chandos)
John Wilson, spruce and lively once again in Eric Coates [JW]
Kathleen Long (piano) The Decca Solo Recordings 1941-1945 (APR)
Refined inscriptions, lovingly restored [SG]
Byrd: Mass for Five Voices (Hyperion)
A refined, intimate, impeccably sung and recorded collection of Byrd at his most reserved and doleful [RMo]
Martinů: Symphonies 3 & 4 (Supraphon)
(Déjà Review) An auspicious launch for the first fresh new Martinů cycle of the new century [RB]
Mozart: Wind Concertos (Avie)
(Déjà Review) Authenticists might not agree with everything, but surely even they would get sucked in to the spirit of it all [CC]
Brahms: Chamber Works (Pristine Audio)
The pre-war Budapest Quartet triumphs in Brahms [JW]
Magnificat 3 (Signum Classics)
A rather special disc [JQ]
Liebermann: Concertos (Blue Griffin)
Romantic high voltage music with an absorption in the expression of melody [RB]
Correspondances (Antarctica Records)
An immaculately played recital of music which draws its inspiration from symbolism [MSt]
Bach: Goldberg Variations (Encelade)
A satisfying account, displaying deep insights, profound musicality and freshness [SG]
Saariaho: Reconnaissance (BIS)
An indispensable memorial to Kaija Saariaho [GF]
Jack Liebeck (violin) Violin Sonatas (Quartz)
(Déjà Review) Brilliant performances – recommended without a moment’s hesitation [KS]
Offenbach: La Périchole (Apex)
(Déjà Review) 67 minutes of unalloyed joy [RJF]
Carl Seemann (piano): The Orfeo Recordings (Orfeo)
Seemann’s live airings make a welcome return [SG]
Lajtha: String Trios (Pavane)
A fine release, never mind slight reservations about the recording [HC]
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