Corigliano: The Lord of Cries (Pentatone)
An astounding new opera from John Corigliano receives a benchmark performance [PCG]
Topos – 20th-Century Greek Orchestral Music (Naxos)
Hugely enjoyable [DJB]
Festive Sounds (SWR Classic)
A pleasant hour of music basking in a warmly resonant recording [MP]
Pedersøn: Motets & Hymns (cpo)
This disc sheds light on liturgical practice in Denmark in the early 17th century [JV]
Cortese: Chamber and vocal music (Dynamic)
Not flawless but interesting (re)introduction to the work of a neglected neoclassical Italian composer [GPu]
Bach: The Art of Fugue (Alia Vox)
(Déjà Review) Buy this without hesitation if you want to discover the richness of this magnificent work, in a haunting, unique arrangement [KM]
Charpentier: In Nativitatem Domini Canticum (Erato)
(Déjà Review) This is a joyful celebration of Christmas and will make an ideal present for the coming festivities [CF]
Rodgers: Oklahoma! (Chandos)
A ground-breaking recording of a ground-breaking American musical [PCG]
Roger Norrington (conductor) Sacred Music (SWR Classic)
Choral masterpieces of the 19th century, in stirring performances [RWe]
Nielsen: The Symphonies (Deutsche Grammophon)
A distinguished addition to the Nielsen discography [JQ]
Ibert, Hartmann & Dvorák: Chamber Music (Farao Classics)
A perfect release to encourage newcomers to explore the genre further [DJB]
Byrd: On Byrd’s Wings (Audite)
An interesting and musically captivating contribution to the Byrd commemoration [JV]
Alfano: Complete String Quartets (Naxos)
Dedicated and committed performances [SG]
Copland: Old American Songs (Apex Warner)
(Déjà Review) A great disc [SA]
Chaminade: Piano Music, Vol 1 (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) A collection that will enchant all but the hardest-hearted [IL]
Egk: Columbus (Orfeo)
An operatic rarity returns to the catalogue, and remains a worthwhile encounter [PCG]
Bach: Sonatas and Partitas (Delphian)
Worth buying for the rich, subtle and exciting account of the famous Chaconne alone [DMD]
Folk Songs (Pentatone)
A life-enhancing experience of which I wish every music lover could be a part [GF]
Parry: Piano music (Heritage Records)
The pianist assimilates Parry’s earlier influences with his personal skill to create a satisfying whole [JF]
Glass & Bjerkestrand: Violin Concertos (lawo)
Fascinating music, fine performances and recording, poor presentation [WH]
Cesti: Cantatas (Ars Produktion)
Compelling performances of cantatas by a great composer of the 17th century [JV]
Allegri & Palestrina: Choral works (Gimell)
This is a disc which has attained something approaching classic status over the years, and rightly so [JQ]
Bach: Cello Suites (Doremi)
Pioneering recordings by a superb violist at the height of her powers [JW]
Bartok: Piano Concertos Nos 1-3 (Pentatone)
One good and two superb performances of these modern classics [SB]
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