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Colin Clarke

Schubert: The Piano Sonatas (DG)

(Déjà Review) If a one-pianist complete set is required at reasonable price Kempff proves a generally reliable guide [CC]

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Berlioz: Les nuits d’été and other songs (Virgin Classics)

(Déjà Review) Véronique Gens joins the exalted ranks of Crespin and Baker for top placing in Les nuits dété, and comes top of the list for modern recordings. A truly beautiful record [CC]

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Chopin: Etudes (Harmonia Mundi)

Chiu possesses a melting tone and a high level of musicianship [CC]

Beethoven Piano Sonatas Brautigam BIS SACD1362

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos 8-11 (BIS)

(Déjà Review) A fresh viewpoint, though not everything convinces [CC]

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Schubert: String quartets Vol. 5 (Naxos)

The Kodály’s musicality shines through this delightful selection of three earlier works [CC]

Schumann: Symphony No. 1; Strauss: Sinfonia domestica (Orfeo)

(Déjà Review) Mitropoulos’ readings offer a must-hear, never less than fascinating experience [CC]

Bartók: Piano Works (Oehms Classics)

(Déjà Review) Bach is a most musical pianist whose understanding of the Bartókian idiom should be sampled [CC]

Ravel: Sonatas & Trio (Erato)

(Déjà Review) A winning combination of youth and musical insight; a treat indeed [CC]

Diamond: Symphony No.3 (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) Fresh, devoted performances of music fully worthy of continued attention [CC]

Mozart Wind Concertos ECO Avie AV0035

Mozart: Wind Concertos (Avie)

(Déjà Review) Authenticists might not agree with everything, but surely even they would get sucked in to the spirit of it all [CC]

CPE Bach: Johannes-Passion (Capriccio)

(Déjà Review) Moments of great beauty as well as operating on a real dramatic trajectory [CC]

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Busoni: Orchestral Works (Chandos)

(Déjà Review) A simply superb recording [CC]

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Bach: Cantatas Vol. 24 (BIS)

(Déjà Review) A very special disc [CC]

Brahms: The Sextets (Signum Classics)

(Déjà Review) Few performances are fresher [CC]

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Shostakovich/Auerbach: String Quartets (Capriccio)

(Déjà Review) The programming shows real individuality; the recording is top-drawer and the playing first-class [CC]

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Dvořák: Violin Concerto (Philips)

A remarkable record – I have little hesitation in making the Dvorák a first choice [CC]

Chopin: Young Chopin (Pavane)

(Déjà Review) Trzeciak highlights the inherent sense of longing and the spirit of Polish dance to good effect [CC]

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Alwyn: Miss Julie (Lyrita)

(Déjà Review) Difficult to imagine a more focused or fervent performance [CC]

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Chinoiserie (BIS)

A veritable treasure trove of delights [CC]