Beethoven

Tried and tested staples from Milstein’s discography [JW]

One of the most charming piano recitals that I have come across in years [KS]

Aristocratic, authoritative and poetic performances [SG]

Gimpel’s Vox concertos: rich in virtuosity, glamour and colour [JW]

(Déjà Review) A revelation of what can still be revealed by dedicated musicians [RB]

(Déjà Review) One of the essential Beethoven recordings [CH]

A fresh perspective of solo piano music during the Vienna Classic period [DF]

Quartet playing of exceptional beauty, homogeneity and musicality [RMo]

Szigeti’s final, catastrophic sessions for Mercury [JW]

Virtuosic pianism somewhat undermined by reticent accompaniment and an unnatural recorded balance [RMo]

Fresh, enjoyable Mancunian versions [TP]

A good performance of the concerto, fatally undermined by completely unsuitable cadenzas [JQ]

(Déjà Review) A welcome addition to Guild’s Fritz Busch series [BBr]

(Déjà Review) Another historical package that really sweeps the board [GFe]

A rewarding version of Beethoven’s only oratorio [SB]

A variably attractive Beethoven cycle from two eloquent Czech musicians [JW]

A welcome restoration of the recordings of a largely overlooked German conductor [JW]

Solstice’s au revoir to a great artist [SG]

by David Barker

A decent performance but no text for the narration is a hindrance [SB]

The Grøndahl legacy series reaches volume 7 with a question mark or two [JW]

Previously unreleased Nelson Freire recordings enrich the catalogue [JW]

An interesting document, but only the Emperor adds significantly to the discography [SV]

by David Barker