Beethoven

A very promising beginning to the Doric’s Beethoven cycle, marked by excellent engineering, superb emotion, and precise attention to detail [MZ]

One of the finest Beethoven Symphony cycles in the best remasterings [DF]

Indispensable for Kempff fans [SG]

(Déjà Review) An outstanding first instalment of Beethoven’s complete works for cello and piano [KS]

(Déjà Review) Another success … carry on collecting with pleasure [TH]

This splendid twofer just shouldn’t be missed [SG]

A glimpse into Serkin’s final thoughts in works always central to his repertoire [SG]

A mercilessly rushed series of performances which almost invariably sacrifices grandeur in favour of mere propulsion [RMo]

I enjoyed some unhackneyed repertoire and the marvellous singing [GF]

Enormous presence and clarity … a great deal to enjoy … no serious collector will want to be without this set [TH]

(Déjà Review) The real Leningrad Phil of the Soviet era, superbly drilled and directed [JP]

An 80-CD centenary salute to Marriner, with (or without) his ASMF [JW]

Fachiri, Tovey and Soldat: historic recordings freighted with significance [JW]

Excellent performances, engaging and rewarding [SG]

A must-hear for Michelangeli fans, and indeed for all lovers of great pianism [CC]

Consistently magnificent performances, but comparison has a sting in the tail [MG]

Vigorous and purposeful performances with an eye for detail [RCh]

Two late acoustics from the Léner Quartet offer opportunities for contrast with their 1930s remakes [JW]

Maybe not essential, but certainly enjoyable [DC]

(Déjà Review) There’s some great music here, so go and treat yourself [TH]

Sony’s second Rodziński box fills a significant gap from his Cleveland years [JH]

Great, essential performances, clearly recognisable even with less than ideal sound quality [PBW]

(Déjà Review) It’s difficult adequately to describe the essential rightness of these performances [SV]

Crossover, yes, but don’t let that deter you from some very enjoyable music [DJB]