B Records

An interesting premiere recording of a ballet not seen for over a century [MP]

A tremendous recording of an unsung modern masterpiece [PRJ]

A tremendous performance of an unexpectedly compelling French rarity [PSt]

Good performances but there are preferable versions of the main work [SB]

An accomplished, early Strauss chamber work of mild interest and a tender, carefully wrought, but slightly too cautious Metamorphosen [RMo]

Minor Schumann, but very pleasant listening [SB]

An expert and fascinating exposition of the full version of Florent Schmitt’s ballet score [JQ]

Fine performances of central French repertoire for voice and piano quintet, plus an intriguing rarity [RWe]

A well programmed and well performed recital of French song from La Belle Époque [NB]