Brahms

One of the finest orchestral discs to have come my way for a very long time [JQ]

Skilful, sympathetic orchestrations which are definitely worth hearing, especially by those who love the music of Brahms [JQ]

Performances  of elegance and charm [SG]

An imaginative programme, stunningly performed [NB]

Some welcome additions to the pianist’s discography [SG]

(Déjà Review) Beautifully played orthodox performances of a cultivated homogeneity [MG]

Any release from the Emersons is worthy of attention and this set is no exception [MC]

Many first-class performances to celebrate the 475th anniversary of the Staatskapelle Dresden [MC]

(Déjà Review) Very fine performances of these late works [MC]

Youthful Erica Morini’s earliest recordings from New Jersey show her scintillating in morceaux [JW]

Quite a debut – a truly excellent Szymanowski [CC]

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

Lovers of this music need both Genz and Schwarzkopf/Fischer-Dieskau [GF]

Indispensable for Kempff fans [SG]

(Déjà Review) Packed with drama and tunefulness and with virtuosity to burn [KS]

A fascinating compilation of Hölderlin-inspired pieces [JQ]

(Déjà Review) Lyrical intensity, seamless affection [JW]

Fine Brahms choral music from an unexpected source [WH]

(Déjà Review) A real feeling here of spontaneity and depth of expression [TH]

(Déjà Review) The quite wonderful playing of No 1, in particular, makes this an essential disc [CH]

Humble pie time for a reviewer [JW]

There is some beautiful playing in these wartime recordings [RCh]

Trpčeski delivers interesting if flawed performances of these two warhorse concertos [RC]

Alsop’s Brahms series has gotten off to an excellent start [PCW]