Brahms

Ringingly affirmative Brahms and a good if ordinary de Falla [RB]

A welcome restoration of the recordings of a largely overlooked German conductor [JW]

Previously unreleased Nelson Freire recordings enrich the catalogue [JW]

Stunning recorded sound, superlative performances of rare repertoire- an absolute winner! [DMD]

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

Gina Bachauer’s powerful Mercury legacy, collated in its entirety for the first time in a single box [JW]

A variable Brahms cycle, let down by inconsistent conducting decisions and an unfortunate lack of contextual information in the booklet [ST]

A welcome to a neglected conductor from the early electrical recording period in Berlin [GT]

Rosand’s first Vox recordings are restored for a new generation [JW]

Heifetz fans, of which I’m one, shouldn’t hesitate [SG]

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

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

Fine performances somewhat compromised by indifferent sound [RMo]

One of the twentieth century’s greatest violinists, a musical aristocrat with superb polished technique and a phenomenal intellect [SG]

Wit and warmth from the Budapest of operetta and salon [JW]