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Göran Forsling

Lortzing Der Waffenschmied Hussain Capriccio C5490

Lortzing: Der Waffenschmied (Capriccio)

By and large, a worthy reading of Der Waffenschmied, and it is good to see a brand-new recording of the work [GF]

Auber Le Philtre Krakow Phil Naxos 8660514-15

Auber: Le Philtre (Naxos)

This light-hearted comedy is charming entertainment and the presentation is worthy [GF]

Dmitri Hvorostovsky (baritone): The Philips Recitals (Eloquence)

This is a glorious collection that should be a source for delight for many years to come [GF]

Handel: Eternal Heaven (Erato)

Music making of the highest order for anyone with an open mind for whom no borderlines exist [GF]

Verdi falstaff WS121401

Verdi: Falstaff (Urania)

Though Sir Geraint Evans is rather gruff and dry-toned, this lavishly cast recording is worth anyone’s money [GF]

Bach: Cantatas for Bass (Harmonia Mundi)

Anyone wanting a HIP recording of these deservedly popular cantatas need search no further [GF]

Mozart cosi PACO195

Mozart: Cosi fan tutte (Pristine Audio)

A glorious documentation of the high standards of the ensemble at the Royal Stockholm Opera more than 80 years ago [GF]

Musikalische Perlen (Ars Production)

A delectable recital of music off the beaten track [GF]

Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana (CSO Resound)

The orchestral playing and the choral contributions are impressive; the final scene is as spine-chilling as ever [GF]

donizetti camarena PTC5186886

Donizetti: Signor Gaetano (Pentatone)

A magnificent full-size portrait of a truly great bel canto artist [GF]

Mossberg songs harp CDA18452

Torsten Mossberg (tenor) Harp Songs (Sterling)

A somewhat unusual combination of composers but it works splendidly and is another feather in Mossberg’s by now well-adorned cap [GF]