Prokofiev

A memorably sharp and sympathetic Prokofiev Sixth [NC]

(Déjà Review) This fine addition to the discography could well be your first choice [JF]

Bolet at his sparkling best back in the catalogue [RCh]

A disc to savour [SA]

A collection of Stokowski’s live performances from the end of his career is inevitably something of a mixed bag [PCG]

A wonderful, spellbinding disc; legendary recordings of legendary performances of the two concertos [PSe]

A hugely enjoyable celebration of the piano from this supremely gifted pianist [RCh]

Valuable additions to a somewhat neglected conductor’s discography [RMay]

A fine starter pack for exploring top-notch live ballet on film [RWe]

A welcome addition to the Egorov discography [SG]

Splendid performances on this Vox reissue, but the Lt. Kije Suite is the less popular vocal version [RC]

(Déjà Review) A magnificent triumph for all concerned [CC]

A simply outstanding meeting of stunning musicians and glorious music [PJ]

Frederick Ashton’s pioneering ballet returns to Covent Garden in a brand new production [RMay]

Pianism of the highest calibre [SG]

A highly imaginative rendition of Prokofiev’s ballet in Ashton’s timeless choreography [RC]

Simply wonderful piano playing [DMD]

An opportunity to savour Cherkassy’s seductive magic [SG]

(Déjà Review) A classic recording restored in its best sound [TD]

Late Szigeti: time to flog a dead horse [JW]

(Déjà Review) A superbly executed realisation of Prokofiev’s Onegin incidental music [JL]

Kudos to these Texan forces for a first-class Alexander Nevsky reproduced in superb surround-sound [RMo]

A number of works catch the ear [JW]

(Déjà Review) A  disc of undoubted historic interest that contains performances of distinction in their own right [JL]