Naxos

(Déjà Review) For lovers of inflated Late-Romanticism, this is treasure trove [IL]

Virtuosic pianism somewhat undermined by reticent accompaniment and an unnatural recorded balance [RMo]

Relaxed and often light of heart [RB]

A recording that romantic era piano fanciers will have to have [RB]

Strongly expressive and generously accessible music in committed performances [HC}

(Déjà Review) Performances that sit comfortably with the best [IL]

Pianist Valentin Malinin impresses with his technical ability, but with mixed musical results [LW]

Fine selections from The Great American Songbook [BMC]

This light-hearted comedy is charming entertainment and the presentation is worthy [GF]

La Vecchia and his Rome orchestra do Sgambati proud in a premiere recording [RMay]

Long-forgotten music that’s well worth a listen [RMay]

(Déjà Review) A fabulous collection recommended unreservedly [IL]

An interesting compilation of music by the “English waltz king” who outlived his era by half a century [PCG]

Collectors of Florence Price’s music need not hesitate in acquiring this disc [LW]

Kamu has the measure of Sibelius’s complete Tempest music [LW]

A superb second instalment of the Santoro cycle, and a good introduction to his music [HC]

An innovative and at times challenging production, with high calibre singing and playing [RWe]

A brilliant disc to cherish and to share [SA]

A disc primarily for admirers of Saint-Saëns and 19th century ballet [RMay]

This recording of the Five Mystical Songs is touched by greatness [JQ]

An important survey played with skill, insight and care [NB]

Another enjoyable reissue in the Naxos series of British light music [PCG]

A splendid collection of music inspired by poetry [BMC]

Stimulating and imaginative scores, painted in vivid colour [SG]