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Freddy Kempf (piano): Plays Rachmaninov, Bach, Ravel & Stravinsky (BIS)
(Déjà Review) A perfect vehicle to showcase Freddy Kempf’s talents as a virtuoso pianist [RBe]
Schubert: Irrlichter (BIS)
An intrinsically beautiful voice delivers as fine a Schubert recital as we have heard in many a year [RMo]
Stravinsky: Pétrouchka & Le Sacre du Printemps (BIS)
(Déjà Review) Stop press: crusty old cynic declares recording to be ‘near definitive’ [DC]
MacMillan: Sun-Dogs, Visitatio Sepulchri (BIS)
(Déjà Review) Two highly contrasting choral works by an outstanding contemporary composer in superb performances [JQ]
Schubert: Irrlichter (BIS)
A beautiful performance of a number of Schubert’s most atmospheric Lieder – some old favourites and some less-known gems [DJa]
Tcherepnin: The Symphonies and Piano Concertos (BIS)
(Déjà Review) A fascinating and sometimes very engaging insight into the unfamiliar world of Alexander Tcherepnin [RB]
Mendelssohn: Symphony No 2 ‘Lobgesang’ (BIS)
Suzuki finds Lobgesang as hard a nut to crack as those who have tried before him [DJB]
Weill: The Seven Deadly Sins (BIS)
Excellent performances, sung in English, so particularly interesting [SB]
Beethoven: String Quartets 7 & 8 (BIS)
Beethoven at the limits, occasionally exhausting, but always compelling [DJB]
JS Bach: Oboe Concertos (BIS)
(Déjà Review) A standard which will be hard to beat [DC]
Mendelssohn & Bruch: Violin Concertos (BIS)
Two frequently coupled Romantic violin concertos alongside a real discovery [WH]
Breaking Waves: Grace Williams, Bacewicz, Müller-Hermann (BIS)
A pleasantly varied release; Müller-Hermann’s piece is a real find [HC]
Mahler: Symphony No. 10 (BIS)
A fine account in first-rate sound, beautifully played, but missing the last ounce of desperation [RMo]
Schumann: Symphonies 3 & 4 & Overtures (BIS)
(Déjà Review) An attractive prospect [DC]
Debussy: Piano Music Vol. 4 (BIS)
Don’t expect to hear these Etudes played more beautifully [CH]
Dean: Orchestral works (BIS)
(Déjà Review) Excellent performances and superb recording of some of Dean’s most endearing works [HC]
Dowland: The Complete Solo Lute Music (BIS)
(Déjà Review) A joy and feast for the ears [DC]
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas 26, 27 & 29 (BIS)
(Déjà Review) Three superb performances on a convincing period instrument [WH]
Bach: Das Wohltemperierte Klavier Book 2 (BIS)
Suzuki offers a brilliant, structurally transparent perspective that combines historical insight with spirit and verve [PB]
Ustvolskaya: Symphonies (BIS)
All five symphonies of the enigmatic Russian composer, in scrupulous performances [SB]
Mahler: Symphony No. 9 (BIS)
(Déjà Review) I am not going to recommend you buy this one [TD]
Brett Dean – Composer & Performer (BIS)
An astute release showcasing a distinctive and interesting composer [TP]
Haydn: Complete Music for Solo Keyboard (BIS)
For fans of the instruments or neophytes, this is a bargain not to be missed [KM]
a Riveder Le Stelle: Swedish Choral Music (BIS)
A wide-ranging collection of modern Swedish choral music superbly sung and recorded [WH]
