LSO Live

Much to admire in Noseda’s reading of this profound symphony [JQ]

The notorious Barbican acoustic has been noticeably tamed in this compelling disc of two iconic symphonies in superb performances [EJW]

A very successful account of the Eleventh Symphony, superbly played [JQ]

An exceptionally fine disc [JQ}

A very fine performance which yields to its rivals – to one in particular [WH]

Jealousy, pain, loss, stifling shame, ultimate redemption – another episode in the LSO’s Janáček odyssey [PH]

An unusual and welcome pairing [DHa]

An exciting performance of a major Prokofiev symphony captured live [DHa]

An excellent performance of an unjustly neglected opera [RMas]

Rattle and spouse revisit the sins [MP]

A great version of one of Prokofiev’s finest works from the LSO and Noseda [PH]

As fine a modern, live account of this most pictorial of ballets as you could wish [RMo]

A wonderful performance of Ravel’s masterpiece [JQ]

A collection of vivid performances of music by Kurt Weill [JQ]

A truly outstanding recording in every respect [PRJ]

A fine, dramatic, beautifully sung live recording headed by Finley’s noble Elijah [RMo]

A fitting celebration of the Year of Czech Music and the silver jubilee of LSO Live [JQ]

A tremendous performance [JQ]

It is pleasing to see Meyerbeer operas receiving attention and this live recording is first-class [MC]

A welcome release that promises much but doesn’t always deliver [MP]

Certainly the finest recording of the modern era [MB]

Three superb Britten readings, including possibly the finest Spring Symphony on disc [GPJ]

A successful and enjoyable Britten anthology [JQ]

A good cast and excellent sound are featured on Rattle’s challenge to the Mackerras hegemony [MP]