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Michael Cookson
Dvořák: Symphony 7, Scherzo capriccioso (BR Klassik)
Two praiseworthy performances under Haitink [MC]
JS Bach: Organ Works (Danacord)
I cannot imagine anyone who loves the organ being disappointed by this top-quality release [MC]
R Strauss: Music for Piano Quartet (MDG)
(Déjà Review) A marvellously performed release that will surely win these Strauss chamber scores many admirers [MC]
Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra (Sony Classical)
(Déjà Review) A desirable release that will provide much pleasure [MC]
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas (Sony Classical)
Deserves to be in every Beethoven collection [MC]
Dvořák: Complete Works for Violin and Piano (Supraphon)
Vodička and Mareček bring this Dvořák collection to life [MC]
Brahms: Piano Trio No 1 & Schoenberg: Verklärte Nacht (Rubicon)
Beautifully played chamber works by Brahms and Schoenberg [MC]
Schubert: Symphony No 9 (BR Klassik)
Bernstein advocates will surely want this meritorious recording [MC]
Vivaldi: Late Violin Concertos (Sony Classical)
(Déjà Review) These are magnificent accounts to cherish. A must for lovers of late baroque music [MC]
Elgar: Symphonies Nos 1 & 2 (Hallé)
The Hallé under Sir Mark Elder demonstrates its special affinity for performing Elgar [MC]
Grainger: The Warriors (Cala)
(Déjà Review) High excitement, earthy vitality and superbly recorded sound [MC]
Glinka: Grand Sextet, Dvořák: Piano Quintet (Hänssler Classic)
This recording of chamber works by Glinka and Dvořák is in many ways ideal [MC]
Ravel: Complete Piano Works (MDG)
(Déjà Review) Bavouzet’s playing is restricted to a most narrow range: wonderful to superb [MC]
Beethoven: Piano Concertos (Deutsche Grammphon)
(Déjà Review) Lang Lang’s sparkling playing and considerable insights make for joyous listening [MC]
Boccherini: Cello Sonatas (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) A fine release of rare and interesting repertoire that will appeal to lovers of the cello [MC]
Otmar Suitner (conductor): Live in Leningrad 1963 (Profil)
I cannot make a convincing case for this double set of live recordings conducted by Otmar Suitner [MC]
Schulhoff: Chamber works Vol 2 (Supraphon)
Repeated listening to these Schulhoff scores offers revelatory rewards [MC]
Mussorgsky: Symphonic Transcriptions (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Whatever superlatives you hear about this disc I urge you to believe them [MC]
Aleksandra Kurzak (soprano): Falcon (Aparté)
Aleksandra Kurzak is in striking form with an album of arias sung by legendary French soprano Cornélie Falcon [MC]
Puccini: Messa di Gloria, Preludio sinfonica (BR Klassik)
Ivan Repušić’s impressive conducting helps create a distinct sense of occasion [MC]
Bruckner: Mass No 3 in F minor (BR Klassik)
A captivating live performance of the Bruckner F minor Mass [MC]
Bruckner: Mass No 2 & Motets (BR Klassik)
First class performances that are a match for any rival recordings [MC]
Ries: Septet & Octet (cpo)
(Déjà Review) These colourful chamber works deserve to be better known [MC]
Sonya Yoncheva (soprano) The Courtesan (SY11 Productions)
A captivating album of arias on a courtesan theme [MC]