Massenet

A splendidly remastered and historically important tranche of piano recordings [JW]

A perfect picture of French pianism in the early part of the twentieth century [RCh]

A survey by Ralph Moore

An outstanding performance marks the 50th birthday of MacMillan’s great ballet [RMay]

Elman’s glittering morceau (and some others) in splendid transfers [JW]

That Pene Pati is a talented tenor far beyond the ordinary is obvious, and I hope he isn’t tempted to take on heavier roles too early [GF]

A captivating album of arias on a courtesan theme [MC]

A version with a baritone title role, much more than a curiosity [RWe]

(Déjà Review) I had anticipated dipping in to this disc, but found I could not switch it off [CF]

By far the best mezzo-soprano to emerge for a generation [RMo]

(Déjà Review) I defy anyone to play these tracks through once and not do so immediately again [ED]

I will return to this recording with pleasure when I am in baritone mood [GF]

The Cherubini Quartet’s favourite and less well-remembered recordings [JW]

Delightful lost treasures from French musical history [JF]

Quite a debut – a truly excellent Szymanowski [CC]

A fine starter pack for exploring top-notch live ballet on film [RWe]

This version of Massenet’s opera is somewhat marred by the coarse recording, but there are a few thrills to be encountered nonetheless [MP]

An Elman discographic lacuna is put right; fine transfers too [JW]

Massenet’s opera is superbly rejuvenated in a recording which sweeps the field of all other versions [MP]

RCA LPs restored, showing Elman schmoozing his way through Mozart and encore trinkets [JW]

A long overdue salute to an overlooked Auer student and a Canadian violinist of technical polish [JW]

Ten very well-filled discs documenting six glorious decades at the Paris Opera [RMo]

A splendid exploration of music set against the background of Classical mythology [JF]

(Déjà Review) This issue will be prized by admirers of the two principals, but there are drawbacks [CH]