Ligeti

Orion Weiss ARCIII First Hand

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 Vol 1

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] 

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Eastern Reflections (Delphian)

An ideal performance of Bartók’s Contrasts in an interesting programme [SB]

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Yuja Wang (piano) The Vienna Recital (C Major)

Yuja Wang displays her virtuosity and versatility [LW]

Berg Shostakovich Ligeti Minetti Qt Hanssler HC23060

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]

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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]

Ligeti String Quartets Quatuor Diotima Pentatone PTC5187061

Ligeti: String Quartets (Pentatone)

Hats off! A Recording of the Year! [DMD]

Brahms, Ligeti & Sierra: Horn Trios (IBS Classical)

Two old horn trios and one new – terrific performances and a flawless programme [LW]