Abel: The Late Symphonies (Accent)
Fine performances of a little-known part of Abel’s oeuvre [JV]
Chopin: Etudes (Harmonia Mundi)
Chiu possesses a melting tone and a high level of musicianship [CC]
Foulds: Three Mantras (Warner Classics)
Deserves wide appreciation among general music lovers [JT]
Infinite Voyage (Alpha Classics)
Emerson Quartet’s farewell recording is rather special [LW]
Bonis: Complete Piano Works, Vol 1 (Toccata Classics)
Well played attractive music bodes well for the developing complete survey [NB]
Haydn: Late Symphonies, Vol 2 (Naxos)
Neat, deft playing from Ádám Fischer and a Danish band always light on its feet and strong on charm [RMo]
Mozart and the Organ (LAWO Classics)
A rewarding disc which brings together early and late Mozart [GPu]
Bacewicz: Works for Violin and Piano (Chandos)
(Déjà Review) A splendid opportunity to get to grips with a large body of Bacewicz’s chamber music [JW]
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos 8-11 (BIS)
(Déjà Review) A fresh viewpoint, though not everything convinces [CC]
Rarities of Piano Music at Schloss vor Husum – August 2022 Festival (Danacord)
Another enjoyable portrait of this enduring festival which still piles on the surprises and delights [RCh]
Beethoven & Schubert: Piano Trios (Forgotten Records)
One can only marvel at the commitment and vitality of these two live performances [SG]
Karl Eliasberg (conductor): Schumann & Berlioz (Maestro Editions)
This transfer from a chuff-spattered LP is a non-starter [JW]
Mendelssohn: Elias (BSO Recordings)
A boldly dramatic performance which has the feel of a major event about it [MP]
The Lord’s My Shepherd (Acis)
This well-chosen programme is more interesting and varied than many similar showcase discs [NB]
Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique (RCA)
(Déjà Review) If you don’t have a favorite recording already, this is a disc that you should consider [PG]
Dallapiccola : Orchestral Works (Chandos)
(Déjà Review) Masterpieces of lyrical serial music that just demand to be discovered [JF]
The Guerra Manuscript Vol. 6 (Naxos)
The glorious conclusion of an interesting and important project [JV]
Puccini: The Great Puccini (Deutsche Grammophon)
Yes – we are hearing something special here [RMo]
Handel: Un’alma Innamorata (Pentatone)
An ideal introduction to a delightful corner of a great composer’s output [RWe]
Gibbs: String quartets (Convivium Records)
Dedicated performances of attractive if not ultimately compelling music [NB]
Schubert: Lieder with Orchestra (BR Klassik)
For those interested in the idea of Schubert’s songs with orchestral accompaniment [GF]
Beethoven, Mendelssohn: Violin Concerti (Philips)
(Déjà Review) Will irritate as many as it will thrill [TH]
Byrd, Tallis: … in chains of gold… (Delphian)
(Déjà Review) Music to make the hair stand on end regardless of one’s religious convictions [SA]
Kathleen Parlow (violin): Complete Recordings (Biddulph)
A long overdue salute to an overlooked Auer student and a Canadian violinist of technical polish [JW]
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