Chandos

(Déjà Review) Not quite masterpieces but they are more than just easy-listening and could be widely enjoyed [CH]

A ground-breaking recording of a ground-breaking American musical [PCG]

Bavouzet’s prolific ornamentation mars the poignancy of K491’s slow movement; but the edginess created in K503’s finale is revelatory [MG]

(Déjà Review) A consummately successful collection [RB]

Fine playing, but the interpretations are a matter of personal taste [PBW]

This release will be self-recommending – and rightly so – to admirers of Parry [JQ]

The best yet in Storgårds’s developing cycle [DMD]

(Déjà Review) The strongest of the Grechaninov CDs from Chandos – the cantata is a work of the greatest virtue [RB]

(Déjà Review) A group of first recordings that deserves to do well [JP]

Four ‘lost’ works of Polish modernism presented in splendid performances (GPu)

Parry’s Wagnerian dilemmas encountered in this premiere recording [JW]

An unexpected and thrilling pendant to Storgårds’ survey of late Shostakovich [NC]

A highly effective disc [JW]

A delightful collection [SB]

Well-devised programme lacking the last degree of performance finesse [NB]

(Déjà Review) The Chilingirians really do bring life and joyous affirmation to this [JW]

Cathy finally comes home in Herrmann’s magnum opus superbly performed [NB]

(Déjà Review) Impressively powerful; a coupling that is stimulating and generous [TH]

An auspicious debut for Alpesh Chauhan [JQ]

Coates’ life-enhancing music receives definitive performances [NB]

A ramble, with delights along the way, through some of Finland’s most neglected overtures [RB]

Extracts from an almost unknown superb opera raise hopes for a new complete recording [PCG]

Ichmouratov’s concertos are finely orchestrated but lack originality [GT]

John Wilson, spruce and lively once again in Eric Coates [JW]