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Michael Cookson

Dvorak7 900223

Dvořák: Symphony 7, Scherzo capriccioso (BR Klassik)

Two praiseworthy performances under Haitink [MC]

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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]

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Beethoven: Piano Sonatas (Sony Classical)

Deserves to be in every Beethoven collection [MC]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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 Jansons BR Klassik

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]

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Ries: Septet & Octet (cpo)

(Déjà Review) These colourful chamber works deserve to be better known [MC]

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Sonya Yoncheva (soprano) The Courtesan (SY11 Productions)

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