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John Quinn
Nielsen: The Symphonies (BIS)
(Déjà Review) A compelling box, offering a Nielsen cycle of uncommon distinction and authority in superb sound [JQ]
Nielsen: Symphonies, Overtures & Concertos (Warner Classics)
A valuable collection of newly remastered recordings [JQ]
Mahler: Symphony No. 9 (LPO)
A very distinguished account of Mahler’s Ninth [JQ]
Owen: Songs and Piano Works (Oriana Publications)
An excellent introduction to the music of Morfydd Owen [JQ]
Aho: Symphony 17 (BIS)
Clearly an important work by an important composer [JQ]
Songs of love, beauty and the passing of time (SOMM)
Immaculate performances [JQ]
Walton: Symphonies 1 & 2 (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) A splendid disc, pairing Walton’s two symphonies in excellent performances [JQ][RB]
Rachmaninov: The Bells, Symphonic Dances (Pentatone)
An outstanding Rachmaninov disc [JQ]
Gabriel Jackson: Rigwreck (Navona Records)
Much to enjoy in terms of musical quality and expert performance [JQ]
Schubert & Brahms: Symphonies (Profil)
(Déjà Review) An exceptionally satisfying disc [JQ]
Mahler: Symphony No. 9 (ESO Records)
Sheds a different light on Mahler’s masterpiece [JQ]
Defending the Music (Oxford University Press)
An absorbing book which will entertain and enlighten you on page after page [JQ]
Duruflé, Howells: Requiems (Regis)
(Déjà Review) Beautifully crafted, inspired music in immaculate performances [JQ]
O Virgo Benedicta: Music of Marian Devotion from Spain’s Century of Gold (Delphian)
An auspicious debut disc from a fine British vocal consort [JQ]
Bach: St John Passion (Soli Deo Gloria)
(Déjà Review) A splendid new account, which all devotees of Bach’s vocal music should try to hear [JQ]
Mahler: Symphony 7 (National Symphony Orchestra)
Doesn’t surpass my favourite versions [JQ]
Mival: Orchestral works (Signum Classics)
Notable additions to the catalogue of British orchestral works [JQ]
Garro and Guerrero: From Fire & Earthquake (Delphian)
Garro’s cause has been very well served here [JQ]
Mahler: Symphonies 1-9 (Pentatone)
A very significant Mahler cycle [JQ]
Barraine: Symphonies 1 & 2 (Warner Classics)
A very good introduction to the music of Elsa Barraine [JQ]
Walton: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2 (Deutsche Grammophon)
An auspicious debut disc from Kazuki Yamada and the CBSO [JQ]
Kahn and Others: Songs (Delphian)
The songs of Robert Kahn represent a major discovery [JQ]
MacMillan: Sun-Dogs, Visitatio Sepulchri (BIS)
(Déjà Review) Two highly contrasting choral works by an outstanding contemporary composer in superb performances [JQ]
Holst: The Planets Bax: Tintagel (LSO Live)
A terrific disc [JQ]
