Berg

(Déjà Review) One of the stronger Warner Apex CDs. By all means buy it to play straight through and enjoy the stimulation of the juxtaposition of the music of these three composers [CC]

The singing is masterly, the playing of the orchestra excellent and the recording first class [GF]

An imaginative programme, stunningly performed [NB]

Four masterpieces from four distinct strands of twentieth-century music [JF]

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

Despite splendid playing, the Minetti Quartet faces fierce competition [MC]

Another outstanding recital from Levit, with a superb version of the big Busoni work [SB]

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

A significant addition to the Boult discography [SG]

Emerson Quartet’s farewell recording is rather special [LW]

A fine send off for the Emerson Quartet at the top of their game [DMD]

Seemann’s live airings make a welcome return [SG]

Cool, precise Strauss, revelatory Berg, ravishing playing [DMD]

Christian Tetzlaff provides outstanding performances of the two concertos [MC]

Intelligently programmed and well played key works of the Second Viennese School [NB]

Masterly performances of two major concertos by a violinist at the height of his powers with superb and sympathetic orchestral playing in support [SB]

A vivid evocation of the opulence and spirit of Vienna [RCh]

A 5-CD, finely upholstered salute to a great musician [JW]

A well-balanced recital of clarinet music from Vienna [JF]

Superb performances of two major works by Berg and two worthwhile rarities [SB]