Franck

A collection of Stokowski’s live performances from the end of his career is inevitably something of a mixed bag [PCG]

Some welcome additions to the pianist’s discography [SG]

Floating, atmospheric, finely crafted Parisian music [JF]

A fine performance of this ambitious but uneven work, but note the skimpy documentation [SB]

Superb performances, great sound quality, brilliant documentation and rewarding programming [JF]

A delight from start to finish – Carolyn Sampson is on effervescent form [JQ]

Fabulous playing shows off Franck’s early virtuosity while impressing in the familiar late works [RCh]

A compact survey of favourites and unknowns beautifully presented and adroitly performed [JW]

A fascinating programme, with top class performances in excellent sound [GPu]

An anthology of classic, highly varied recordings spanning over a quarter of a century from major music-makers [RMo]

Commendable performances of palpable sincerity [MC]

Superb performances of both works: a rewarding coupling [SB]

This splendid recording reveals Franck’s opera to be a work of power and beauty [SB]

Klemperer consolidated; his full Warner legacy in best-yet transfers [JW]

A somewhat flawed recital from a remarkable young singer with real potential [MSt]

Despite some premiere recordings this is a disappointing recital [SB]

Powerful, exciting, dramatic and sometimes introspective music played on a remarkable organ [JF]

These wind orchestra arrangements could hardly be better played [MC]

A new team offers a distinctive account of an old favourite [RMay]

Interesting transcriptions but the drama here is far too restrained [RCh]

A well-considered programme, polished playing, but I miss the grander passions [RCh]