Beethoven

The strict HIP approach works better for the Mendelssohn than the Beethoven [DJB]

Scharwenka’s fine arrangements of these sunny, playful symphonies are superbly played [TMS]

Prosseda amply demonstrates the surprising distinctiveness of these early Beethoven piano sonatas [MG]

(Déjà Review) The Lindsays show a deep understanding of this music and a maturity that has grown with the years [TH]

(Déjà Review) Enormous presence and clarity; no serious collector will want to be without this set [TH]

A reference recording of Mahler’s First Symphony, and some rare Tennstedt repertoire [LD]

(Déjà Review) These beautifully crafted works are full of grace, wit, charm and even some drama and romance [KS]

(Déjà Review) Aristocratic playing and transfers that sound extremely well [JW]

(Déjà Review) Not just recommended but absolutely essential to any civilised person [SH]

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

Treasured documents and valuable additions to the Martzy discography [SG]

A pleasure to have Fiorentino’s complete Saga Recordings under one roof [SG]

A fascinating and valuable musical-historical document [JQ]

Deserves to be in every Beethoven collection [MC]

A justly famous collection of performances; this latest remastering serves it well [JQ]

Schuricht leads the Vienna orchestra with surety and command [JW]

Pianophiles will warmly embrace this latest addition to the Meloclassic roster [SG]

Classic concerti in vintage stereo from Rudolf Firkušný [PH]

(Déjà Review) Classic accounts of Beethoven that demand to be heard [CC]

by Alan George

Fiorentino’s complete Saga recordings of 1958-60 heard in excellent remasterings [JW]

Hamelin at his finest in these two wildly different sonatas [RCh]

These live recordings make a very welcome addition to the Cziffra discography [SG]

Wholly satisfying performances in beautifully remastered sound featuring a somewhat neglected conductor [RMo]