Ligeti
Arc III: Brahms and Schubert piano works (First Hand Records)
The way Orion Weiss plays reflects his love of the works he has chosen [SA]
Ligeti: Ligeti Project Vol 1-3 (Teldec)
(Déjà Review) A beguiling combination of clarity and sheer weirdness. Whether a Ligeti fan or not, heartily recommended – a rare sonic experience! [TH]
Haydn, Ligeti & Hensel: String quartets (Solo Musica)
A fabulous debut recording, not to be missed [PBW]
Eastern Reflections (Delphian)
An ideal performance of Bartók’s Contrasts in an interesting programme [SB]
Yuja Wang (piano) The Vienna Recital (C Major)
Yuja Wang displays her virtuosity and versatility [LW]
Berg, Shostakovich & Ligeti: String Quartets (Hänssler Classic)
Despite splendid playing, the Minetti Quartet faces fierce competition [MC]
The King’s Singers (ensemble): Wonderland (Signum Classics)
Challenging works commissioned and inimitably performed by the King’s Singers [LW]
Ligeti: Études (Naxos)
A modernist take on Ligeti’s marvellous Études, with interesting extras [SB]
Ligeti: Complete Works for a Cappella Choir (SWR Classics)
This contribution to Ligeti’s centenary sheds a new light on the early work of this fascinating composer [GH]
Ligeti: Complete Works for a Cappella Choir (SWR Classic)
This music ranges from the avant-garde to pieces almost fit for cathedrals in the 1500s [JF]
Brahms, Ligeti & Sierra: Horn Trios (IBS Classical)
Two old horn trios and one new – terrific performances and a flawless programme [LW]