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Kevin Sutton
Shostakovich and Schnittke: Piano Quintets (Naxos)
Effective writing, leaving the listener almost breathless as the music disappears [KS]
Rubbra: Violin Concerto, Improvisations (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Makes me want to seek out more music by this composer and these performers. Should definitely be added to your collection [KS]
Mozart: Haffner Serenade, Bella mia fiamma (Profil)
(Déjà Review) Wand’s devotion plays itself out in these elegant performances [KS]
Farrenc: Chamber music (Naïve)
(Déjà Review) Entices me to seek out more music by this fine and unjustly neglected composer [KS]
Beethoven: Violin Sonatas (Doremi)
(Déjà Review) A once-in-a-lifetime portrait of two very great and even somewhat enigmatic artists at the top of their form [KS]
Brahms: Symphony No 2, Hungarian Dances (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Alsop’s Brahms should go among the great cycles [KS]
Weill: Symphonies Nos 1 & 2 (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Add this one to your collection soon [KS]
Bruckner: Symphony 3 (Profil)
(Déjà Review) A winner through and through and worthy of any collection [KS]
Carmina Burana: Medieval Poems and Songs (Naxos)
Everything is played with a life and energy that left me dancing around the room by the disc’s end [KS]
Chopin: Preludes, Etudes (Apex)
Definitely a top choice [KS]
Handel: Coronation Anthems (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Perfectly elegant and passionate renditions, with excellent pacing and a blended, lovely choral sound [KS]
Elgar: Enigma Variations (Opus Arte)
(Déjà Review) Certainly an item to add to your collection, both for the visuals and the splendid performance [KS]
Pärt: Passio (St John Passion) (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Spotless intonation, and a clear sense of the rhythmic ebb and flow, world class [KS]
Enescu: Piano Quintet, Quartet No 2 (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Yet another jewel in the Naxos crown [KS]
Rodrigo: Orchestral Works v4 (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Amongst the most atmospheric and delicious works that I have experienced in some time [KS]
Grieg & Schumann Piano Concertos (Warner Classics)
Grab this one [KS]
Dvořák & Brahms: Concertos (Warner Classics)
(Déjà Review) Packed with drama and tunefulness and with virtuosity to burn [KS]
Beethoven: Works for cello and piano (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) An outstanding first instalment of Beethoven’s complete works for cello and piano [KS]
A L’Estampida – Medieval Dance Music (Avie)
I can’t imagine any listener being disappointed in this infectious and delightful program [KS]
Bach: Sonatas for Violin & Harpsichord Vol. 1 (Analekta)
A disc that will have pride of place on my shelf and one that is sure to get repeated listening [KS]
Reich: Different trains, Triple Quartet, The Four Sections (Naïve)
A must-have for any serious music lover [KS]
Telemann: Flute Concertos (Warner Classics)
(Déjà Review) An absolute winner – a delightful sense of collegial give and take [KS]
Griffes: Orchestral Works (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) A nice addition to the impressionist repertoire, and a great diversion from Afternoon of a Faun [KS]
Dukas: Complete Works for Piano Solo (Simax Classics)
(Déjà Review) Buy this disc – you will thank me, I promise [KS]
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