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Göran Forsling
Gounod: Romeó et Juliette (Pristine Audio)
This issue must now be the top recommendation for this classic historic performance [GF]
Mozart: La clemenza di Tito (Deutsche Grammophon)
(Déjà Review) May not outdo the competition completely but belongs up there among the best [GF]
The Last Castrato, Arias for Velluti (Château de Versailles)
Valuable both for the singing of Fagioli and for the rare repertoire that has been rescued for posterity after two centuries of neglect [GF]
Schubert: Licht und Schatten (Harmonia Mundi)
Hasselhorn weaves light and shadow into a unity in a fascinating programme, superbly sung [GF]
Kesselman: Would That Loving Were Enough (Blue Griffin)
A fascinating, many-sided programme, that should convert some sceptical listeners to contemporary music[GF]
Lully and Charpentier: Les Musiques de Molière (Harmonia Mundi)
Anyone interested in Baroque opera should acquire this issue [GF]
Sheehan: Ukrainian War Requiem (Capella Records)
A beautiful, deeply moving work that will forever help commemorate the Russian attack on Ukraine three years ago [GF]
Donizetti: Roberto Devereux (Naxos)
The cast as a whole makes this the best set so far [GF]
Getty: Goodbye, Mr. Chips (Pentatone)
A touching opera, finely sung, permeated by deep humanity [GF]
Smaldone: What no one else sees … (New Focus)
Thrilling contemporary music with strong jazz influences [GF]
Sublimation (Harmonia Mundi)
A wealth of beautiful melodies and fascinating rhythms, played with technical acuity and sensitivity [GF]
Lie: Complete Chamber Music (Simax Classics)
A delicious programme, excellently played, that should win Sigurd Lie a host of new admirers [GF]
Handel: Arias (Sony Classical)
Another highly attractive addition to my already impressive collection of present-day mezzos [GF]
While The Night Falls (Levin Studios)
An unusual disc of modern chamber music, but highly approachable [GF]
Donizetti: L’aio nell’imbarazzo (Naxos)
Not a forgotten masterwork but an early comedy worth rescuing from almost total oblivion for 200 years [GF]
Donizetti: Grand Seigneur – Baritone Arias (Dynamic)
A valuable collection of rarely heard scenes from Donizetti’s operas [GF]
Schubert: Lieder (Erato)
Dynamically small-scale but vocally very attractive readings, sensitively nuanced [GF]
Corfield Godfrey: Blithe Spirit (Prima Facie)
A fascinating and entertaining black comedy bordering on surrealism; maybe not for listeners with weak hearts [GF]
Wien bleibt Wien: Waltzes & Polkas (MDG)
An utterly delightful programme, played with charm and elegance [GF]
Verdi: Il trovatore (Pristine Audio)
An obligatory buy for lovers of Il trovatore, never mind how many modern recordings you have [GF]
Candlelight Carols – Christmas with Allmänna Sången (BIS)
(Déjà Review) Riches galore on this disc [GF]
Mussorgsky, Brahms, Schubert: Full Circle: Reflections on my Journey (Pentatone)
This dark and heavy programme is worth a chance, maybe not in one sitting [GF]
Ernest Ansermet (conductor): Fauré Requiem, Orchestral Suites (Pristine Audio)
Historical recordings in excellent remastered sound that belies its considerable age [GF]
Benjamin Appl (baritone) The Christmas Album (Alpha Classics)
This disc will certainly be my favourite Yuletide companion for years to come [GF]
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