Naxos
Ballard: Orchestral music (Naxos)
Committed performances of works of cultural rather than musical significance [NB]
Mozart: Complete Masses, Vol. 2 (Naxos)
A laudable addition to the discography of Mozart’s unfinished ‘Great’ Mass [DF]
Copland, Creston, Kay & Piston: Concertos & Orchestral Suites (Naxos)
Mid-20th century Americanism in works of universal appeal [JF]
Humperdinck: Königskinder (Naxos)
Impressive and likely to remain unchallenged for a very long time [MP]
Schreker: Der Schatzgräber (Naxos)
A first video release of a rare Schreker opera deserves a heartfelt welcome [PCG]
Penderecki: Orchestral Works (Naxos)
A beautiful, approachable vocal symphony coupled with two concertante works [WH]
Brahms: Hungarian Dances (Naxos)
A brilliant idea, well executed [SB]
Vaughan Williams: Hodie (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Though not quite ideal in the popular Fantasia, this version of Hodie brings to life a work which I had previously written off as one of RVW’s few failures [BW]
Haydn: Late Symphonies, Vol 2 (Naxos)
Thrilling second instalment of Haydn’s ‘London’ Symphonies [DF]
Kodály: Háry János Suite, Symphony (Naxos)
Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic continue to shine in Kodály [LW]
Lutosławski: Twenty Polish Christmas Carols (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Makes one glad to be alive during the sparkling darkness of midwinter [DC]
David Martinez (guitar) Recital (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) A release that shows the guitar at its traditional best [ZT]
Poston: Carols and Anthems (Naxos)
Impressive rediscovery of much beautiful but unfamiliar music by a familiar composer [NB]
Beethoven: Violin Sonatas (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) The greatest Beethoven violin sonatas performed by arguably the greatest duo partnership of the last century [SHJ]
Martinů: Complete Piano Trios (Naxos)
The Arbors showcase these compelling works with vitality and élan [SG]
Nielsen: Aladdin Suite (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) An excellent introduction to Nielsen’s marvellous music. Established Nielsen enthusiasts should also add this splendid anthology to their collections without delay [JQ]
Music on Christmas Morning (Naxos)
An enjoyable and varied Christmas programme, expertly performed [JQ]
Griffes: Orchestral Works (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) A nice addition to the impressionist repertoire, and a great diversion from Afternoon of a Faun [KS]
Haydn: Late Symphonies, Vol 2 (Naxos)
Neat, deft playing from Ádám Fischer and a Danish band always light on its feet and strong on charm [RMo]
The Guerra Manuscript Vol. 6 (Naxos)
The glorious conclusion of an interesting and important project [JV]
Beethoven & Schubert: Orchestral Works (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Articulate and exciting performances by a past master of one art prepared for a present-day audience by a master of another [PSe]
Schubert: String quartets Vol. 5 (Naxos)
The Kodály’s musicality shines through this delightful selection of three earlier works [CC]
Humperdinck: Königskinder (Naxos)
An enjoyable production of Humperdinck’s King’s Children, beautifully performed in effective modern staging [EJW]
Böhm: Works for Organ (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Very well played, and recorded in a beautiful clean, clear acoustic [SM]
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