Hindemith

Bewitching total immersion in sublime harp sounds [DC]

(Déjà Review) Excellent performances and recordings of early and late Hindemith masterpieces [PSh]

A great orchestra pays its tribute to a much loved conductor [PH]

An excellent performance and recording of this magnificent, all but unknown opera [PSh]

A violin concerto-heavy serving of Grøndahl in 1950s broadcasts [JW]

(Déjà Review) Seibert’s full tone and detailed and refined technique are given every chance to develop in cpo’s excellent recording [DC]

Interesting and engaging repertoire expertly played and recorded [MB]

(Déjà Review) One of the greatest instrumentalists of the 20th century in some of its juiciest music – it’s a disc you can’t really afford to miss [GPJ]

New music, unfamiliar music and Light Music form this focused twofer [JW]

An admirable new account of Hindemith’s piano masterpiece [SB]

An excellent recording of a gripping but not loveable work [SB]

Emerson Quartet’s farewell recording is rather special [LW]

This concert performance of Cardillac makes a strong case for the opera [MC]

A fine send off for the Emerson Quartet at the top of their game [DMD]

A fine tribute to the late conductor which currently has the field to itself on CD [MP]

Klemperer consolidated; his full Warner legacy in best-yet transfers [JW]

A rewarding collection [GT]

Seemann’s live airings make a welcome return [SG]

A novel and highly diverting programme played with considerable expertise, in first-rate sound [RMo]

Passionate, gutsy cello playing in a beautifully planned programme [DM]

by David Barker

Enthusiastic but flawed performances by student orchestras [NB]

A mixed bag, but with two masterpieces [SB]