Brahms

Old-fashioned, perhaps, but big, bold and sometimes surprisingly effective accounts [RMay]

An interesting if sombre compilation of German songs; the singing may not rival the very best [DJa]

A beautifully played Brahms Second, full of light, shade and delicacy [RMo]

Across the passage of time these recordings retain their pleasures and satisfactions [RB]

Romantic, free-flowing accounts somewhat compromised by indifferent sound and playing [RMo]

(Déjà Review) Strong performances marked by rich tone and just-right choices of tempo and demeanour [KS]

(Déjà Review) Surprises of this kind can’t come along too often [JW]

An important survey of one of the great partnerships of the 20th century at its peak [DHa]

A fascinating, marvellously presented anthology [JQ]

I had not expected to be so impressed by this recital [SB]

The young Nathan Milstein: a consummate professional at work [RMa]

Unfortunately, rather underwhelming all round… [RMo]

(Déjà Review) Artistic insight, poignancy and exciting performance values [RB]

(Déjà Review) A fascinating disc from a pianist whose career is most definitely worth following [CC]

A good Fourth and an excellent Second [ST]

Shadowed Brahms meets Gál’s lyrical wit [JF]

Classic performances from Myra Hess and friends [RMas]

(Déjà Review) Eye-opening and bargain-priced accounts of considerable interest [RMay]

79 CDs of Warner’s Boult stereo legacy offering the known and the overlooked alike [JW]

A cornucopia of patrician music-making that has rarely been rivalled [RMo]

A dull, turgid account of Brahms’ Requiem which fails to engage the listener’s interest [RMo]

Brilliant, driven performances which hardly show their age in Pristine’s remastering [RMo]

(Déjà Review) So alive, so full of electricity, and there’s a passionate verve in evidence in almost every bar [BBr]

A terrific account of the Brahms First Symphony [JQ]