Franck

A live concert from 1972 finds David Nadien and Jaques Abram in excellent form [JW]

Two pupils of Leopold Auer share disc space, one in terminal decline, the other vivacious and brilliant [JW]

Treat yourself to an old favourite in a ripe, vibrant new transfer [PH]

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

An excellent new version of Franck’s Op. 17 [DC]

A worthy album with playing of uncommon integrity [MC]

Vivid playing by a pianist who passed too soon [RCh]

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

Discographic premières from a forgotten but elite inter-war Belgian Piano Trio [JW]

A Beecham stereo treasury from the 1950s in wonderful sound [LM]

Adeptly done, but for organ devotees only [SV]

by Alan George

(Déjà Review) No Heifetz admirer should be without this [JW]

(Déjà Review) Thrilling stuff [CH]

These remarkable discs have been hard to track down so it is wonderful to have them collected together and to hear Etsuko Hirose’s dazzling pianism [RCh]

Concertmaster-soloist Arthur Catterall in historically valuable late acoustic recordings [JW]

Virtuosic display and magical intimacy [JF]

A version of the Franck Symphony that matches the great versions of the past [CH]

An interesting programme compromised by effortful violin playing [NB]

Autumnal never-before-released Cherkassky recitals show few signs of fatigue [JW]

An interesting and eclectic collection showcasing Thomas Jensen’s manifest conductorial gifts [RMo]

A massive celebratory David Oistrakh box features strikingly good remasterings of his HMV legacy and a vast array of live and broadcast material [JW]

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

A desirable collection that captures the Cherkassky magic [SG]