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Michael Cookson
Liszt: Complete Piano Music Vol. 24 (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) One senses Andaloro’s complete involvement with the significant demands of Liszt’s challenging music [MC]
Bartók & Hindemith: String Quartets (ECM)
(Déjà Review) Music that is reasonably challenging but will more than compensate with repeated hearings [MC]
Karine Deshayes & Delphine Haidan (mezzo-sopranos) Sisters (NoMadMusic)
A mix of popular and little-known works, which is a joy from beginning to end [MC]
Salieri: Cublai, gran kan de’ Tartari (Aparté)
Ignored for over 200 years, Salieri’s opera finally receives its time in the spotlight [MC]
Verdi: Simon Boccanegra (Opera Rara)
An important example of the rich artistic legacy of the Elder/Hallé partnership [MC]
Vivaldi, Telemann & JS Bach: Violin Concertos (Hänssler Classic)
Goebel and the Berliner Barock Solisten excel in Baroque concerti featuring 3 and 4 violins [MC]
Strauss I: Edition, Vol 3 (Marco Polo)
Déjà Review: this review was first published in April 2004 and the recording is still available. Johann…
Schubert: 24 Lieder (Warner Classics)
Lieder recitals just don’t get much better than this [MC]
Hummel: Missa Solemnis, Te Deum (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) A superbly performed release of wonderful music that deserves to be heard [MC]
Boccherini: Cello Sonatas (Hyperion Helios)
(Déjà Review) The players are clearly at home with these sonatas providing high expression combined with superb technique [MC]
WF Bach, CPE Bach & Benda: The Age of Extremes (Arcana)
An impressive collection with Il Pomo d’Oro giving first class performances [MC]
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]
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