Fauré

An interesting pairing, somewhat let down by edgy sound engineering and excessive lingering in the Ravel [RMo]

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

Three one-act ballets in very fine performances [RMay]

Magical, enchanting works in alluring performances [IL]

François in fine form in these often fiery performances [RCh]

This disc is intelligently programmed, delightfully played and in good sound [GPu]

An absorbing and enterprising programme, impeccably performed by a stellar partnership [RMo]

A well planned and superbly performed addition to Fauré’s discography [JF]

Anyone wanting a collection of Fauré songs need look no further than this [GF]

This fine disc whets the appetite for further volumes on the centenary of Fauré’s death [LW]

(Déjà Review) No lover of song should be without this one [KS]

by Alan George

Virtuosic display and magical intimacy [JF]

A pleasing recital of French chansons all tied to the year 1913 [MP]

Pianophiles will warmly embrace this latest addition to the Meloclassic roster [SG]

An interesting programme compromised by effortful violin playing [NB]

An absolute feast of piano recordings that greatly expands our knowledge of a pianist who has been very undeservedly forgotten [RCh]

(Déjà Review) Indispensable [CH]

Bewitching total immersion in sublime harp sounds [DC]

Historical recordings in excellent remastered sound that belies its considerable age [GF]

A look back at favourites from France in Barenboim’s Berlin return [PH]

Erato marks the centenary of Fauré’s death with a big box that mines his discography in all its richness [JW]

It is wonderful to hear these pianists who have been undeservedly forgotten and in new works to their discography [RCh]

This is a very fine disc; in fact, c’est magnifique! [JQ]