Brahms

Pruwer forgotten maestro Pristine PASC674

Julius Prüwer (conductor) Forgotten maestro (Pristine)

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

Aaron Rosand (violin) The First Recordings (Biddulph)

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

Heifetz New York RH025

Jascha Heifetz (violin) New York Concerts (Rhine Classics)

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

Ferras memoire RH023

Christian Ferras (violin) (Rhine Classics)

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

Vienna calling CC077

Vienna Calling (Samek)

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

Cliburn Moscow 09026626952

Van Cliburn in Moscow (RCA)

Fine performances somewhat compromised by indifferent sound [RMo]

Szeryng rediscovered RH027

Henryk Szeryng (violin) Rediscovered (Rhine)

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

Salon budapest 99249

Salon de Budapest (Gramola)

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