Korngold

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Korngold and Marx: Piano Concertos (Hyperion)

Exciting compositions, sumptuously played by Hamelin and the BBC Scottish Orchestra. The Marx work is a real find and the recording companies should explore his music further [GL]

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Huw Montague Rendall (baritone): Contemplation (Erato)

A debut recital that every lover of great singing should treasure [GF]

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Urlicht – Songs of Death and Resurrection (Harmonia Mundi)

The singing is masterly, the playing of the orchestra excellent and the recording first class [GF]

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Korngold: A Portrait for Piano (TRPTK)

This homage is a gem for admirers of Korngold’s music [GF]

The Golden Age of Hollywood – recital (Quartz)

A fascinating collection of mostly little-known violin works [GF]

Tchaikovsky, Korngold: String Sextets (Hyperion)

Two delightful string sextets, expertly played [SB]

Tchaikovsky & Korngold: String Sextets (Hyperion)

Two great Romantic string sextets played with the Nash Ensemble’s usual brilliance [NB]

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Path to the Moon Works for cello & piano (Chandos)

Three sonatas and a raft of transcribed songs offer fruitful material for the Chandos pairing [JW]

Korngold, Coll & Brahms: Piano Trios (Rubicon)

Trio Isimsiz leave a positive impression [LW]

Na’ama Goldman (mezzo-soprano): Legata (Solo Musica)

A fascinating new voice in a programme tied to her cultural heritage but with universal appeal [GF]

Trails of Creativity. Music from Between the Wars (Avie Records)

(Déjà Review) There’s something for everybody in this excellently played between-the-wars anthology of music [JL]

Korngold: Music for Violin, Cello & Piano (Et’cetera)

Good performances of Korngold’s earliest chamber works [SB]

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Korngold: The Adventures of Robin Hood (Marco Polo)

(Déjà Review) A thorough restoration performed with ‘great-hearted’ elan and thumpingly well recorded [RB]

Korngold: Violanta (Sony Classical)

(Déjà Review) A great recording of a great opera with especially marvellous conducting and singing [VM]

Korngold: Sinfonietta, Violin Concerto (Dorian)

(Déjà Review) A classic of recorded sound [RB]

Korngold: String Quartets No. 1-3 (Naxos)

Remarkable playing that misses the range of Korngold’s elusive moods [NB]

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Korngold: Die Kathrin (cpo)

(Déjà Review) Music of your most romantic dreams and packing a grand emotional punch [RB]

Piano Music From Vienna (Gramola)

A vivid evocation of the opulence and spirit of Vienna [RCh]

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Jascha Heifetz (violin) New York Concerts (Rhine Classics)

Heifetz fans, of which I’m one, shouldn’t hesitate [SG]