Haydn
The Galant David Rizzio (Olde Focus Recordings)
An interesting contribution to our knowledge of the music scene in 18th-century England and the history of Scottish traditional music [JV]
Amadeus Quartet (Alto)
Deeply felt and beautifully played, flawless intonation and ensemble, but inferior balance and sound [RMo]
Alison Balsom (trumpet) Concertos (Warner Classics)
Glorious tone – top of the class [DJB]
Haydn: 2032 Project, Vol. 13: Horn Signal (Alpha)
Recommended for a most enjoyable experience [SG]
Primrose String Quartet: The Complete RCA Victor Recordings (Biddulph)
William Primrose’s elite string quartet recordings back after 30 years [JW]
Haydn: The Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross (Brilliant Classics)
With added flute part, this arrangement is a welcome curiosity for those already familiar with the work [SW]
Haydn 2032 No. 13 (Alpha)
Rousing, exquisitely articulated performances of Haydn symphonies [DF]
Bach-Abel Society (Mirare)
A very entertaining disc, which gives a good impression of what may have been performed at the Bach-Abel concerts [JV]
Pablo Casals: Philips Legacy (Eloquence)
Late Casals in imperfect recordings, attractively remastered and presented [JW]