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Armenian rhapsody BISCD1948

Armenian Rhapsody (BIS)

(Déjà Review) The APO’s considerable team talents are put to fine use on this quality all-Armenian disc [Byz]

swedish piano BIS2576

Swedish Piano Concertos (BIS)

Three strongly contrasting works for piano and orchestra repay repeated hearings [HC]

Sharon Bezaly (flute): Synergy (BIS)

Pleasing and moving, played with soulful and technical virtuosity [RB]

Bezaly synergy BIS2339

Sharon Bezaly (flute) Synergy (BIS)

Creative programming; superior renditions [ZT]

Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings (BIS)

A wholly successful compilation of deeply melancholy and Romantic melodies for those with a sweet tooth [RMo]

Scriabin orchestral piano sonata BIS2362

Scriabin: Orchestral (BIS)

Good, solid orchestral performances, very well recorded; the sonata is a welcome bonus [DM]

Beethoven & Mozart: Piano Transcriptions (BIS)

Sensational pianism, inspiration, and exuberant pianism in every track [MM]

Montgeroult etudes BIS2603

Montgeroult: Etudes (BIS)

Superb performances and recording of piano studies which should rank alongside the very best [GH]

Beethoven concertos BIS2581

Beethoven: Piano Concertos (BIS)

Astonishing virtuoso playing in a highly empathic partnership – the best modern accounts I know [RMo]

Britten quartets BIS2640

Britten: String Quartets (BIS)

Britten’s music for string quartet, a comprehensive collection [SB]

Yun Silla BIS2642

Yun: Silla (BIS)

An important release of this major Korean composer’s orchestral masterpieces [GT]