Beethoven

One of the finest orchestral discs to have come my way for a very long time [JQ]

Some welcome additions to the pianist’s discography [SG]

Expect to be surprised, moved and possibly irritated [CC]

Fischer balances the suavely light and the resiliently heroic [MG]

Many first-class performances to celebrate the 475th anniversary of the Staatskapelle Dresden [MC]

Overall, this is an unsatisfying and disappointing CD [PBW]

Not distinguished or consistent enough to rank alongside the best cycles [JQ]

An attractive programme of rare items from Szigeti’s discography [JW]

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]