cpo
Smyth: Der Wald (cpo)
A really successful recording which can’t get the better of this somewhat thorny opera [MP]
van Gilse: Sulamith & Der Kreis des Lebens (cpo)
Succulent and approachable early 20th century romantic rarities [DC]
Feliz Navidad! – Mexican Baroque Music for Christmas (cpo)
A fascinating and joyous programme of festive music from 18th century Mexico [CR]
Farrenc: Piano Trios (cpo)
(Déjà Review) Well-crafted and top-quality and certainly worth getting to know [GH]
Novák: Piano Concerto, Orchestral suites (cpo)
Another recording of Novák’s youthful Piano Concerto coupled with two ballet pantomimes [JW]
Krebs: Six Sonatas for Organ (cpo)
Excellent performances, beautifully recorded [SG]
Pleyel: Clarinet Concertos 1 & 2 (cpo)
(Déjà Review) Most listeners will succumb immediately [RB]
Bruch: Arminius (cpo)
(Déjà Review) This recording is very welcome [CF]
Boccherini: Symphonies & Cello Concerto (cpo)
(Déjà Review) Packed with immediately appealing music by a sadly neglected composer [JPJ]
Dvořák: Piano Trios 3 & 4 (cpo)
Fine recordings of beloved chamber music [DHa]
Telemann: Violin Concertos Vol 9 (cpo)
A spirited conclusion to cpo’s survey of Telemann’s violin concertos [CRo]
Weinberg: String Quartets Vol. 2 (cpo)
(Déjà Review) Weinberg managed with assurance and complete appreciation [JW]
Wagenseil: Symphonies Vol 2 (cpo)
Sprightly and well thought out music played with some brilliance [BBr]
Lehár: Friederike (cpo)
(Déjà Review) Another Lehár hit from cpo [IL]
Melartin: Symphonies 5 & 6 (cpo)
Contrasting symphonies from a master deserving of more attention [DJB]
Gyrowetz: Sinfonia Concertante (CPO)
Now obscure, but once widely celebrated, Gyrowetz is a composer worth hearing [RWe]
Beethoven: Theatre Music (cpo)
Colourful, Powerful Performances of Beethoven’s Music for the Theatre [DF]
Rolle: Sinfonias, Harpsichord Concerti (cpo)
Delightful mid-18th century rarities [DC]
Bosmans: Cello Concertos 1 & 2, Poème (cpo)
Some wonderful writing in these concertos that have lain unheard for nearly a century [RCh]
Schuyt: Madrigali nuptiali, Padovane e Gagliarde (cpo)
A strong case for a neglected composer [JV]
Sterkel: Symphonies 11/2 & 11/3 (cpo)
Distinctly a second-tier composer, but with craftsmanship, propulsion, and melody to match the best [SV]
Beethoven: Theatre Music (cpo)
Vibrant performances of Beethoven’s theatrical compositions [DHa]
Lully: Psyché (cpo)
(Déjà Review) Splendid and approachable … interesting and unusual [MS]
Casella: Sinfonia per orchestra, Italia (cpo)
(Déjà Review) A stirring epic symphony and the dazzle of a latter-day Capriccio Italien [RB]
