Beethoven
Mischa Levitzki (piano): Complete HMV Recordings (APR)
This splendid twofer just shouldn’t be missed [SG]
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas No. 21, 23 (Deutsche Grammophon)
A glimpse into Serkin’s final thoughts in works always central to his repertoire [SG]
Beethoven: Complete Symphonies (National Symphony Orchestra)
A mercilessly rushed series of performances which almost invariably sacrifices grandeur in favour of mere propulsion [RMo]
In The Shadows – recital (Erato)
I enjoyed some unhackneyed repertoire and the marvellous singing [GF]
Beethoven: Violin Sonatas Nos 1-10 (Naxos)
Enormous presence and clarity … a great deal to enjoy … no serious collector will want to be without this set [TH]
Beethoven: Symphony No 5 & 7 (Elatus)
(Déjà Review) The real Leningrad Phil of the Soviet era, superbly drilled and directed [JP]
Neville Marriner (conductor): The Complete Warner Classics Recordings (Warner Classics)
An 80-CD centenary salute to Marriner, with (or without) his ASMF [JW]
Adila Fachiri and Marie Soldat (violin): (Biddulph)
Fachiri, Tovey and Soldat: historic recordings freighted with significance [JW]
Beethoven: Complete Piano Trios (Bridge Records)
Excellent performances, engaging and rewarding [SG]
Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli (piano) Mozart & Beethoven (Music & Arts)
A must-hear for Michelangeli fans, and indeed for all lovers of great pianism [CC]
Beethoven: Complete String Quartets Volume 1 (Chandos)
Consistently magnificent performances, but comparison has a sting in the tail [MG]
Liszt-Beethoven: Complete Symphonies Vol 3 (Dynamic)
Vigorous and purposeful performances with an eye for detail [RCh]
Beethoven: String quartets (Biddulph)
Two late acoustics from the Léner Quartet offer opportunities for contrast with their 1930s remakes [JW]
Beethoven: Sonatas & Variations for Cello & Piano (Et’cetera)
Maybe not essential, but certainly enjoyable [DC]
Beethoven: Overtures (Elatus)
(Déjà Review) There’s some great music here, so go and treat yourself [TH]
Artur Rodziński (conductor): The Complete Columbia Album Collection (Sony Classical)
Sony’s second Rodziński box fills a significant gap from his Cleveland years [JH]
Beethoven: Symphonies 7 & 8 (Pristine Audio)
Great, essential performances, clearly recognisable even with less than ideal sound quality [PBW]
Beethoven: Piano Trios (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) It’s difficult adequately to describe the essential rightness of these performances [SV]
Dans nos yeux – recital (Warner Classics)
Crossover, yes, but don’t let that deter you from some very enjoyable music [DJB]
The Great Organ of Aarhus Cathedral (Danacord)
Superb performances, great sound quality, brilliant documentation and rewarding programming [JF]
Beethoven: String Quartets Opp 74 & 130 (BIS)
A very fine recording of the Harp Quartet, although the outer movements of the Op130 quartet are lacking in power and thus take the disc down a notch [MZ]
Beethoven: Symphonies No. 1-3 (ABC Classics)
Breathlessly executed – flashy, but no interpretative nuance [RMo]
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos 13, 14 & 30 (Deutsche Grammophon)
(Déjà Review) This is a truly awe-inspiring offering from Pires which acts as a reminder of what a truly unique and inspiring musician she is [CC]
Andrea Bacchetti (piano): In Concert (Monarda Music)
More than just a souvenir of a fine recital [DC]
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