Beethoven

Aleksandra Kurzak (soprano): Falcon (Aparté)

Aleksandra Kurzak is in striking form with an album of arias sung by legendary French soprano Cornélie Falcon [MC]

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Edwin Fischer (piano) The 1949 and 1951 Salzburg Concerts (Maestro Editions)

The humane art of Edwin Fischer, heard live at the Salzburg Festival [JW]

Beethoven: Piano Concerti 4 & 5 (Hänssler Classic)

(Déjà Review) Admirers of this great German pianist should certainly snap this up [JQ]

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Malion Quartett: Departure (Solaire)

The Malion Quartett can stand comparison with anyone in this repertoire [DC]

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Willem Mengelberg (conductor) The Concertgebouw Telefunken Recordings Vol. 4 (Pristine Audio)

Further excellent performances and transfers in this ongoing series [PSt]

Joseph Szigeti (violin): European Columbia Records Volume 2 (Pristine Audio)

An evergreen Beethoven Concerto with delightful encores as a bonus [RMas]

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Aaron Rosand (violin) In Memoriam (Rhine Classics)

The vibrant, alluring art of arch-Romanticist, Aaron Rosand [JW]

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Leo Sirota (piano) Piano Recital Vol. 1 (Sakuraphon)

A full and varied recital programme, characterized by great dynamic range and highly creative phrasing [MK]

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Beethoven: Violin Sonatas (Doremi)

(Déjà Review) A once-in-a-lifetime portrait of two very great and even somewhat enigmatic artists at the top of their form [KS]

Beethoven: Complete Piano Trios (Bridge Records)

Performance that are as sparkling as they are wise [DMD]

Michael Spyres (tenor): In The Shadows (Erato)

An interesting and enterprising recital but a question mark over the suitability of the voice for some of the material [PT]

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Mischa Elman (violin)The complete Victor recordings (1926-32) (Biddulph)

Elman’s glittering morceau (and some others) in splendid transfers [JW]

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Beethoven: Piano Trios (Naxos)

A wonderful disc, well recorded and containing some magnificent playing [CC]

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A Beethoven Odyssey Vol. 9 (MSR Classics)

The final disc in James Brawn’s Beethoven piano sonata cycle crowns the project with yet another success [RC]

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Beethoven: Symphonies Nos 4 & 7 (Sony Classical)

(Déjà Review) As a coupling of the symphonies, this disc is unbeatable [TP]

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Erica Morini (violin): Vol 3, Beethoven (Doremi)

(Déjà Review) Long may this worthy retrieval continue [JW]

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Chopin & Beethoven Piano Sonatas (Warner Classics)

Strong, thoughtful and vivacious performances of these revolutionary sonatas [RCh]

Frank Peter Zimmermann (violin): Violin Concertos (Hänssler Classic)

A 4-CD box of reissued concerto performances [JW]

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European Soundscapes (Convivium Records)

Peerless playing, crystal clear [SA]

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Yuja Wang (piano) The Vienna Recital (C Major)

Yuja Wang displays her virtuosity and versatility [LW]

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Beethoven: Symphony No 9 (Naxos)

A splendid achievement that transcends occasional lapses of orchestral technique and sonic limitations [JQ]

Beethoven: The Final Sonatas (Signum Classics)

A mixed cycle of these masterpieces on modern piano by Melvyn Tan [KC]

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Beethoven: Symphonies Nos 1-9 (Brilliant Classics)

(Déjà Review) A masterly and visionary cycle offered at a ridiculously low price [NH]

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Beethoven: Violin Concerto (Forgotten Records)

A performance of exquisite refinement [SG]