Debussy

70 minutes of bon-bons beautifully played and well contrasted [RMo]

A highly recommendable programme [WH]

(Déjà Review) A very appealing recital [GF]

Godfrey, the precisian, refreshes in these spick and span transfers [RB]

There’s something here even for those with an extensive collection of Munch’s recordings [JW]

(Déjà Review) Authoritative, finely played, well recorded and transferred [JW]

An intelligent choice of music, given outstanding performances and sound [DJB]

The lovely sound of a 1937 Pleyel inspired Collins to record this warm-hearted recital [RCh]

Don’t expect to hear these Etudes played more beautifully [CH]

Outstanding accounts of Debussy’s and Szymanowski’s string quartets [LW]

(Déjà Review) The best of Bavouzet’s three volumes so far [CH]

The distinct perfumes and colours of Spain, orchestrated in France and brought to life in Liverpool [PH]

(Déjà Review) We must be grateful for the opportunity to hear this great soprano [ABo]

Dubin’s playing is outstanding, which makes the short runtime even more regrettable [DJB]

An elegant, sophisticated mélange of mélodies, beautifully sung and played, incorporating some pleasing surprises and novelties [RMo]

A valuable addition to the catalogue of French song [RWe]

A fine anniversary tribute to ‘Le Maître’

This release should play a major role in promoting Firkušný’s name [PBW]

A personal and touching tribute from Benjamin Appl to his mentor [DHa]

A cornucopia of wonderful songs, superbly sung, for every lover of art songs to delve into [GF]

A multi-faceted pianist in repertoire close to his heart [RCh]

Attractive wind chamber music, brilliantly played [GPJ]

Well-played and recorded but I have reservations about some of the repertoire [GPu]

An unusually thoughtful, very well played recital with a Miltonian cue [DHa]