Deutsche Grammophon

A dismal coda to an otherwise admirable cycle; variable sonics, too [DM]

Towering performances of Beethoven and Isang Yun from South Korea [MB]

(Déjà Review) Beautifully paced, flawlessly executed [KS]

Yes – we are hearing something special here [RMo]

Stylish renditions that open the windows on these heart-warming scores [SG]

I’m not sure it is possible to overhype playing as good as this [DMD]

A distinguished addition to the Nielsen discography [JQ]

(Déjà Review) A fine new recording of Stokowski’s vividly orchestrated responses to Mussorgsky’s music [CT]

(Déjà Review) This issue is going to be very hard to beat and it brings the bonus of the less familiar music [GPJ]

Quite simply: this disc is a winner [SB]

A star Is born! Let’s hope he will resist overexposure [GF]

An Icelandic blizzard envelops these Goldbergs and I am left cold [DJB]

Does this cycle justify its release – the answer is an enthusiastic if qualified yes [DMD]

(Déjà Review) Not comfortable listening but some of the greatest written in the 20th century [GPJ]

A disc of distinguished Beethoven performances [JQ]

(Déjà Review) A fine choice for those who enjoy their Liszt stirred, not shaken [MM]

A fine contribution to the Rachmaninoff 150 celebrations [JQ]

(In Memoriam Déjà Review) Forget the limitations of this early video transcript and glory in Puccini’s music and the committed acting and singing [RJF]

(Déjà Review) A celebration of one of the significant major bodies of music of the 20th century [GPJ]

These thrilling performances are fit to rank with the best in the Rachmaninoff discography [JQ]

Exemplary singularity of vision and artful musicianship [SG]

Esther Yoo’s performances of the Bruch and Barber concertos make this a highly desirable album [MC]

One of the great Ninths on record [CH]

Mozart in historical context: Repertoire associated with an orchestra he revered [DF]