Massenet: Hérodiade (Naxos)
An exciting and well sung account of Massenet’s biblical opera [RWe]
Slavík: Violin Concertos (Private release)
Paganinian virtuoso Josef Slavik finds a home in Italy in sometimes vulnerable filming but always virile and stylish performances [JW]
Debussy: String Quartets and Sonatas (Hyperion)
Combines the wonderful world of Debussy with the superb playing of the Nash Ensemble [SA]
Schubert: Licht und Schatten (Harmonia Mundi)
Hasselhorn weaves light and shadow into a unity in a fascinating programme, superbly sung [GF]
Love Divine (Convivium Records)
The first recording of a Renaissance mass setting and new works by women composers in a well sung recital [DHa]
Arnold: The Return of Odysseus (Divine Art)
(Déjà Review) It is wonderful that Odysseus has returned – to his proper place before the music-loving public [PSe]
CPE Bach: Sonatas and Rondos (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) I am thrilled that this splendidly crafted and colorful music has seen the sunlight [KS]
Jackson: The Christmas Story (Delphian)
A compelling and innovative musical treatment of a well-loved story [WH]
Mozart: Orchestral Works (Gramola)
Turkovic’s performances compare favourably, and the mix of genres clarifies the distinctiveness of the symphony [MG]
Boito: Nerone (Dynamic)
A fine presentation of Boito’s unjustly neglected opera [WK]
Takemitsu and Messiaen: Piano works (Stradivarius)
Beautiful music, well-played but presented in a slightly odd order [MBu]
Massenet: Le mage (Bru Zane)
This revival of a rare Massenet opera is compromised by a lack of melodic memorability and some less than ingratiating singing [rmo]
Landmarks from Dawn of Electrical Recording (Pristine Audio)
A centenary salute to the early months of the revolutionary electrical recording process [jw]
Purcell: Songs (Hyperion Helios)
(Déjà Review) Hard to imagine this music better interpreted [bw]
Foulds: A World Requiem (Chandos)
Déjà Review) Ventures like this give one hope for the future of recorded music [PCW]
Colonna: Caro ardore, sacro amore (Dynamic)
Despite some issues, this disc may help restore Colonna to his rightful place in music history [JV]
Folksongs • Tour du Monde (Anima Nostra)
A unique musical romp around the world [GH]
Mozart: Mitridate, Re di Ponto (C Major)
Very high musical standards are let down by a disappointing production [MP]
Schumann: Carnaval; Liszt: Piano Sonata (Danacord)
Fascinating Schumann and Liszt on a contemporary piano [JF]
Elgar: Violin Concerto (Channel Classics)
Elgarian musing taken to interminable lengths, and unnecessary Delian reclothing [JW]
Wilfred Heaton: The Heaton Legacy (World of Brass)
A great exploration of the works of a little-known composer [KT]
Charles Munch (conductor): Munch conducts Romantic Favorites (West Hill Radio Archives)
(Déjà Review) A splendid set [JQ]
Anna Netrebko (soprano): Souvenirs (Deutsche Grammophon)
(Déjà Review) Unexpected delights, light but enjoyable and feel-good [MMB]
Albert Sammons (violin) & William Murdoch (piano): Complete Sonata Recordings (Biddulph)
Pioneering sonata recordings from one of the world’s most distinguished duos [JW]
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