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Göran Forsling
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]
The King’s Singers: Close Harmony (Signum Classics)
I recommend this issue with all possible enthusiasm [GF]
Erik Möllerström (guitar): Guitar (Sterling)
An issue not only for guitar afficionados, but for anyone who appreciates beautiful music [GF]
Saimir Pirgu (tenor) Saimir (Opus Arte)
A comprehensive recital: a lot of brilliant and heroic singing, and some subtle and lyrical [GF]
Schubert: Die schöne Müllerin (Atma Classique)
One of the freshest and most uplifting interpretations I have come across for a very long time [GF]
Jésus Léon (tenor & guitar): Passione (Rubicon)
A mix of well-known and unhackneyed songs, first class playing and agreeable singing [GF]
Jakub Józef Orlínski (vocals): #LetsBaRock (Erato)
A highly professional crossover album, that should be attractive to lovers of rock music, but is not quite my cup of tea [GF]
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