Mozart

by Alan George

Grand, weighty performances suffused with a wise humanity [RMo]

The short-lived brilliance of the Primrose Quartet heard in 1939 broadcasts [JW]

(Déjà Review) An opportunity to hear a sensational new soprano and two very good male colleagues [GF]

Beecham’s stereo discography in a sturdy box albeit largely in pre-existing remasterings [JW]

(Déjà Review) The Mozart Anniversary year will bring many reissues and new releases but this will surely be regarded as a highlight [DRD]

by Alan George

Discographic premières from a forgotten but elite inter-war Belgian Piano Trio [JW]

A Beecham stereo treasury from the 1950s in wonderful sound [LM]

Nicholas Baldeyrou assembles a union of equals that is enormously appealing – bring on volume two! [ST]

A well-chosen selection from an already much-praised Flute [DM]

This beautifully engineered package is one with which I shall be able to live happily for a long time [DC]

An imaginative program and a definite success [DJB]

Askenase captured in exceptional form in all these performances [RCh]

Mozart’s final, transcendent symphony framed with an interesting pair of complementary works [PH]

A special release that should be on the shelf of all violinists and violin-fanciers [RMas]

Recordings that are seeing the light of day on CD for the first time, and very welcome they are too [SG]

The legendary Fritz Kreisler comes up pristinely in new transfers of his concerto recordings [PH]

Intriguing arrangements for brass band of some well-known works [KT]

(Déjà Review) An fascinating recital themed around the first harpsichord to arrive in Australia [RH]

Classic accounts from a Mozart specialist, full of life and spirit [RMo]

Scharwenka’s fine arrangements of these sunny, playful symphonies are superbly played [TMS]

An interesting survey of music for a little-known instrument [JV]

Refined and focused playing, seductively performed [SG]