Franck
Franck: Hulda (Bru Zane)
This splendid recording reveals Franck’s opera to be a work of power and beauty [SB]
August 8, 2023
Otto Klemperer (conductor): The Remastered Edition (Warner Classics)
Klemperer consolidated; his full Warner legacy in best-yet transfers [JW]
August 2, 2023
Luca Brugnoli (treble) Rise Up (Convivium Records)
A somewhat flawed recital from a remarkable young singer with real potential [MSt]
August 1, 2023
Franck: Piano Rarities (Grand Piano)
Despite some premiere recordings this is a disappointing recital [SB]
April 27, 2023
Franck: Trois pièces pour grand orgue (RecArt)
Powerful, exciting, dramatic and sometimes introspective music played on a remarkable organ [JF]
March 21, 2023
La Valse (Hänssler Classic)
These wind orchestra arrangements could hardly be better played [MC]
March 16, 2023
Franck: Symphony (Alpha Classics)
A new team offers a distinctive account of an old favourite [RMay]
February 27, 2023
Franck: Piano Rarities (Grand Piano)
Interesting transcriptions but the drama here is far too restrained [RCh]
February 20, 2023
Franck: Piano Works (Evil Penguin)
A well-considered programme, polished playing, but I miss the grander passions [RCh]
December 11, 2022