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John Quinn
Holst: The Planets Bax: Tintagel (LSO Live)
A terrific disc [JQ]
Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila & Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade (SOMM Recordings)
A fabulous live performance of Scheherazade, caught on the wing [JQ]
Rubbra: Crucifixus pro Nobis (Delphian)
Rubbra has been exceptionally well served by this disc [JQ]
Herbert von Karajan Live in Berlin, 1970–1979 (Berliner Philharmoniker)
A fascinating, marvellously presented anthology [JQ]
Mozart: Symphonies 39 & 41 (Soli Deo Gloria)
(Déjà Review) Fine, vital live performances of two of Mozart’s greatest symphonies [JQ]
Rachmaninoff: The Bells & Elgar: Falstaff (Harmonia Mundi)
Very good performances of an unexpected coupling [JQ]
Jaëll: Chamber Music (La Boîte à Pépites)
A disc which does the music of Marie Jaëll a signal service [JQ]
Coleridge: The Breath of Life (Convivium Records)
Melodic, warmly harmonised choral music, expertly performed [JQ]
Mahler: Das Lied von der Erde (1908-09) (Harmonia Mundi)
A notable addition to the discography of Das Lied von der Erde [JQ]
Vaughan Williams: Rise Heart (Albion Records)
An important disc for Vaughan Williams devotees [JQ]
Mahler: Symphony No. 4 (Signum Classics)
(Déjà Review) A treasurable example of the work of a great conductor in repertoire with which he was not automatically associated [JQ]
Rachmaninov: Orchestral Music (Avie)
(Déjà Review) Magnificent performances, stunningly recorded [JQ] Certainly one to go for [RB]
Mahler: Symphony No.2 (Warner Classics)
(Déjà Review) Acquire this superb new Mahler Second, but hang on to your copy of Rattle’s 1986 recording too [JQ]
Mendelssohn & Enescu: Octets (Erato)
Two highly contrasting Octets in superb performances [JQ]
English Cello Works: Elgar, Ireland, Bridge (Naxos)
A discerning programme, excellently performed [JQ]
Zemlinsky: Symphony No. 2 in B flat major, etc. (Chandos)
A very successful disc of varied music in excellent performances [JQ]
Elgar: Choral Music (SOMM Recordings)
Essential listening if you love Elgar’s choral music [JQ]
Arnold: Ballet Music (Chandos)
(Déjà Review) A disc that no admirer of Arnold’s music will want to be without [JQ]
Howells: King David & Sine Nomine (Hyperion)
A rewarding CD which shines a light on an under appreciated part of Howells’ output [JQ]
Braunfels: Jeanne d’Arc (Capriccio)
An important work in Braunfels’ output, exceptionally well served in this live recording. [JQ]
Elgar: The Songs (SOMM Recordings)
A welcome digital release of a collection of Elgar’s songs [JQ]
Weill: Love Life (Capriccio)
A marvellous premiere recording of an unfairly neglected show [JQ]
Handel: Israel in Egypt (Alpha Classics)
A lot going for this recording – but significant reservations too [JQ]
Sanctum est Verum Lumen – Multi-part Music for Choir (Delphian)
This magnificent CD ravishes and stimulates the ear [JQ]
