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Kevin Sutton
Brahms: Symphonies 2 & 3 (BR Klassik)
(Déjà Review) Strong performances marked by rich tone and just-right choices of tempo and demeanour [KS]
Hasse: Cantatas Vol 1 (Brilliant Classics)
(Déjà Review) Outstanding performances of some heretofore lost gems for voices lovingly coupled with instrumental works that are sure to please [KS]
Bach Family: Chamber music for two flutes (Nimbus Records)
(Déjà Review) Fine playing all round by a well matched and collegial ensemble [KS]
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto, Octet (Onyx)
Flawless, perfect, profound; James Ehnes scores another home run with this incomparable performance [KS]
Haydn: Missa Brevis & Missa “Harmoniemesse” (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Exceptionally elegant performances from a first rate band of musicians [KS]
Mozart: Piano Concertos 21 and 22 (EMI Classics)
(Déjà Review) Thoughtful and transcendent playing. A winner on all counts [KS]
Ben Heppner sings Scenes from Wagner’s Ring (Deutsche Grammophon)
(Déjà Review) This is a coup for Mr. Heppner, a disc deserving of any number of awards [KS]
Haydn: Symphonies No.30, 53, 69 (Apex)
(Déjà Review) Harnoncourt captures all the drama, humor and elegance with which these scores are rife [KS]
The French Connection (Et’cetera)
(Déjà Review) There is nothing here that does not delight the ear [KS]
Beethoven: String Trios op.9 (Arte Nova)
(Déjà Review) These beautifully crafted works are full of grace, wit, charm and even some drama and romance [KS]
Fauré: The Complete Songs Volume 1 (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) No lover of song should be without this one [KS]
CPE Bach: Sonatas and Rondos (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) I am thrilled that this splendidly crafted and colorful music has seen the sunlight [KS]
Copland: Orchestral Works (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) In all respects, recommended without a moment’s hesitation [KS]
Barber: Piano Concerto (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) A series of recordings that has gone from unusual and interesting to groundbreaking and formidable [KS]
Granados: Goyescas Piano Suite, El Pelele (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) To put it simply, this is the finest recording of music for guitars that I have ever heard [KS]
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]
