Capriccio

Two German contemporaries and their very different approaches to the piano concerto [JW]

One of the leading cycles, in a fine-sounding stereo incarnation [RWe]

A fitful, erratic Norwegian symphonic cycle that rises to heights [JW]

A performance which may entice those whose main interests lie with Bruckner’s classical predecessors and may refresh the ears of more seasoned Brucknerians [GPu]

This may appeal to those interested in the byways of Germanic composition in the early 20th century [EJW]

All sounds well until invidious comparisons are made with some past masters and a lack of personality becomes apparent [RMo]

Satisfying performances of two concertos, a few doubts about the third [WH]

Notated Jazz from the master of the art, Nikolai Kapustin, performed by his leading exponent [JW]

Vital, imaginative works from a near-forgotten German composer [JW]

(Déjà Review) Often imaginative and sensitive music accorded a high standard of performance [TB]

(Déjà Review) Full credit to all involved who deserve rich applause for their dedication [GH]

Saint-Saëns enthusiasts should not hesitate to add this attractive disc to their collections [DBi]

Poschner’s Bruckner cycle concludes with a typically inconsistent admixture of the very fine and the occasionally disappointing [RMo]

Gülbadamova has a feel for Dohnányi’s style in this rewarding recital [RCh]

Beethoven’s genius emerges triumphantly – which is exactly as Mahler intended [NB]

Three strikes and for me Herr Poschner is out … [RMo]

A great recording that can also function as a strong introduction to the works of Viktor Ullmann [VM]

This brisk, nervy account pales in comparison with Schaller’s steadier, grander recording [RMo]

An important set from a composer who had much to say, and said it without any compromise [HC]

A patchy account, hobbled by a particularly egregious bit of tinkering with the codas of the first movement and the finale [RMo]

Sure to make new friends for Schmidt’s music [WK]

Poschner once more subjects Bruckner’s Third Symphony to unreasonable and unaesthetic haste [RMo]

A crisp, rhythmically alert account, making a wholly persuasive case for the original version of Bruckner’s Second Symphony [RMo]

Three conservative concertante works for the left hand in exemplary performances [NB]