Bartók

(Déjà Review) Sequels rarely live up to the promise of the original, but here is an exception [CC]

(Déjà Review) A splendid release that is self-commending [HC]

The Marmen Quartet have the measure of Ligeti and Bartók [LW]

(Déjà Review) A desirable release that will provide much pleasure [MC]

A fascinating and valuable musical-historical document [JQ]

Very well performed and recorded, this disc should be heard by all who love the repertoire of the piano [GPu]

Great performances re-released as a slightly odd coupling [MBu]

An enchanting musical journey towards the Orient involving familiar and brand new music [KT]

Satisfying performances of two concertos, a few doubts about the third [WH]

A truly outstanding recording in every respect [PRJ]

A set to treasure [SG]

A great orchestra pays its tribute to a much loved conductor [PH]

An ideal performance of Bartók’s Contrasts in an interesting programme [SB]

Stunning playing reveals there’s more to the Mandarin than brutality [DMD]

It is wonderful to hear these pianists who have been undeservedly forgotten and in new works to their discography [RCh]

Zoltán Szekely triumphs in dual roles, as concerto soloist and quartet leader [JW]

Peerless playing, crystal clear [SA]

Four masterpieces from four distinct strands of twentieth-century music [JF]

Many first-class performances to celebrate the 475th anniversary of the Staatskapelle Dresden [MC]

An attractive programme of rare items from Szigeti’s discography [JW]

(Déjà Review) A triumph all round [CC]

Well-chosen old favourites and new discoveries [JF]

Uproarious music-making, not to be taken too seriously [LW]

Anderszewski impressively realizes the character of these folk-inspired pieces [LW]