Bartók

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]

Top-notch performances from the past given a new lease of life [SG]

Pianism of the highest calibre [SG]

A puzzling release in which clarity trumps nuance and warmth [JW]

This performance has completely revised my view of the Viola Concerto [DMD]

A real Winner! [MP]

Characterful performances of familiar Bartók in a stunning vibrant recording [LW]

A life-enhancing experience of which I wish every music lover could be a part [GF]

One good and two superb performances of these modern classics [SB]

(Déjà Review) Bach is a most musical pianist whose understanding of the Bartókian idiom should be sampled [CC]

(Déjà Review) Splendid performances that could hardly be bettered [IL]

An outstanding version of the rare Four Orchestral Pieces and a very good one of the Concerto for Orchestra [SB]

Sensitive and perceptive readings of interesting repertoire from an accomplished duo [GPu]

Kubelík the modernist at his wizardly best [DMD]