Prokofiev

(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]

A worthy reissue of fine accounts in an unusual coupling [RWe]

A fine recital of miniature masterpieces [DC]

(Déjà Review) I was captivated with Glemser’s playing which emphasises the lyrical and romantic side [GH]

(Déjà Review) Impressively powerful; a coupling that is stimulating and generous [TH]

A thoughtful enterprising collection brilliantly executed [DMD]

(Déjà Review) Brilliant performances – recommended without a moment’s hesitation [KS]

A release pianophiles will treasure [SG]

Those who explore the hidden pathways of Russian music will find much to enjoy here [GT]

(Déjà Review) I don’t know whose idea this CD was, but it was a brilliant one [GPJ]

The Cleveland Orchestra stakes a claim to be currently the best in the world [DMD]

Szigeti’s final, catastrophic sessions for Mercury [JW]