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John France
Lalo: Orchestral Works (Chandos)
Played with sensitivity balanced by enthusiasm [JF]
Sgambati: Piano Concerto (Naxos)
A heroic performance of a remarkable piano concerto [JF]
Luminos (Métier)
Interesting exploration of less well-known clarinet and piano repertoire [JF]
Ravel: Complete Solo Piano Music Vol. 3 (Danacord)
The performance captures all the nuances of Ravel’s pianism [JF]
Wigmore Soloists: Chamber Works (BIS)
Committed and inspiring performances of important chamber works [JF]
Dreams, Desires, Desolation (Divine Art)
A substantial exploration of English song [JF]
Debussy: Études (Hyperion)
Performances with technical agility and remarkable interpretative skills [JF]
Copland, Creston, Kay & Piston: Concertos & Orchestral Suites (Naxos)
Mid-20th century Americanism in works of universal appeal [JF]
Wordsworth, Wilson & McGuire: Piano Works (Heritage)
Impressive performances all around [JF]
Beethoven: Late piano sonatas (Danacord)
Moving, inspirational recordings of late masterpieces [JF]
A Child’s Christmas: Orchestral Music for Christmas (Heritage)
Enjoyable, approachable, interesting pieces [JF]
Hartmann: Piano Works Vol. 5 (Danacord)
Danish romantic piano music, full of interest, gives much pleasure [JF]
Monteverdi: Stage Works (Apex)
(Déjà Review) Essential listening for all Monteverdi enthusiasts [JF]
Bendix: Symphonies Nos 1-4 (Danacord)
(Déjà Review) Bendix wrote some extremely beautiful and moving music [JF]
Parry: Piano Music Vol. 1 (Da Vinci Classics)
Highly-successful performances of Parry’s largely forgotten piano music [JF]
Dallapiccola : Orchestral Works (Chandos)
(Déjà Review) Masterpieces of lyrical serial music that just demand to be discovered [JF]
Siegfried & Rued Langgaard: Piano concertos (Danacord)
The Siegfried Langgaard concerto is one of the very best of romantic works [JF]
Parry: Piano music (Heritage Records)
The pianist assimilates Parry’s earlier influences with his personal skill to create a satisfying whole [JF]
Cooke: Complete String Quartets Vol. 1 (Toccata Classics)
Committed and enthusiastic performances [JF]
A Year at Llandaff (Regent)
A splendidly eclectic church music mainly from the past two centuries [JF]
Bernstein: Music for String Quartet (Navona)
An important addition to Bernstein’s catalogue [JF]
William Wordsworth: Complete Music for Solo Piano (Toccata Classics)
Christopher Guild brings clarity, enthusiasm and commitment to this music [JF]
Cowie: Where the Wood Thrush Forever Sings (Métier)
A committed performance of Cowie’s visionary, numinous new composition [JF]
Schultz: Efterklange (Echoes) (Danacord)
Well-wrought and ultimately charming repertoire [JF]
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