Elgar

Distinguished recordings which surpass the earlier recordings by these performers [JQ]

A considerable achievement [JQ]

Another transfer of the 1938 Serenade to Music and miscellaneous songs from the 16 singers [JW]

This impressive recital ‘parallels’ old and new favourites [JF]

A timely and enjoyable celebration of music for royal occasions [WH]

This important historical document must be judged on its own terms [JF]

An absorbing exploration of 20th-century church music, and a few recent compositions [JF]

A fascinating juxtaposition of the familiar and the unfamiliar [PJ]

Best avoided – there are many far superior options [RMo]

Admirers of music for Military Band and its performing traditions will enjoy this diverse programme [NB]

by David Barker

(Déjà Review) A masterly reading of a great score … Elder draws stunning playing from the Hallé [GPJ]

I will be returning to this disc often [WK]

A superb album [JQ]

(Déjà Review) I greatly enjoyed this and hope it presages more Elgar from this partnership [JQ]

A terrific disc [JQ]

An interesting survey of different aspects of writing for solo violin [NB]

(Déjà Review) An interpretation that underscores the mutual admiration between Elgar and Strauss [CF]

Rare British solo violin music [JW]

A very measured Elgar Sonata and a world premiere of the Gurney Sonata [JW]

(Déjà Review) Outstanding throughout [ST]

An absolutely outstanding disc containing some of the best of English string music [EJW]

Superb playing and engineering; any reservations will centre upon the desirability of the programme [RMo]

This recording of the Five Mystical Songs is touched by greatness [JQ]