Bach JS

A decent Brahms quintet, a first-class St. Anne [SV]

A rare slice of Doráti’s Bach from French sources [JW]

(Déjà Review) The set should be highly rewarding to those who place top priority on gorgeous music [DS]

These remarkable discs have been hard to track down so it is wonderful to have them collected together and to hear Etsuko Hirose’s dazzling pianism [RCh]

The cultured elegance of violinist Jelly d’Arányi in recordings from the 1920s and 30s [JW]

Rübsam brings a fresh and intoxicating musicality to these captivating scores [SG]

An interesting take on this contrapuntal masterpiece – but the sound engineering is peculiar [RMo]

Bach’s last work goes well on a viol consort [SB]

Another well-constructed and well-played recital in Mallinson and Weisner’s series [WK]

(Déjà Review) A very musical and enjoyable rendition [ZT]

A fine account on period cellos in excellent sound, beautifully played if without quite the character of David Watkin’s version [RMo]

I cannot imagine anyone who loves the organ being disappointed by this top-quality release [MC]

A recreation of the 1868 Bremen Cathedral premiere of Brahms’ German Requiem with massed choirs and players [PH]

Rana again shows her affinity for Bach in these most wonderfully joyous performances [DJB]

The performances are good, but the concept of this disc is not really convincing [JV]

A delight from start to finish [JV]

Near perfection in a Bach recording [PSh]

Wood’s reputation belied by his recordings: mobility and directness in Bach [JW]

Fascinating sonorities and intriguing music [DC]

Interesting comparison between two colleagues and distant cousins [JV]

(Déjà Review) A mature artist who patently comprehends the beauty and purity of the music [MMB]

A living text; a source of drama and commitment [JW]

Drama, dance and delight from a masterful saxophonist [JW]

Authoritative and heartfelt performances, warmly recommended [SG]