Korngold
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]
Huw Montague Rendall (baritone): Contemplation (Erato)
A debut recital that every lover of great singing should treasure [GF]
Urlicht – Songs of Death and Resurrection (Harmonia Mundi)
The singing is masterly, the playing of the orchestra excellent and the recording first class [GF]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Jascha Heifetz (violin) New York Concerts (Rhine Classics)
Heifetz fans, of which I’m one, shouldn’t hesitate [SG]
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