Rachmaninov

A fine achievement [JQ]

The luscious second symphony, recorded with rather too little presence for the strings [EJW]

(Déjà Review) Revelatory and refreshing [KS]

A fresh, well-drilled young choir has bitten off more than it can chew here [RMo]

Beautiful playing compromised by excessive restraint in the final two movements [RMo]

A worthy tribute to Rachmaninoff in his anniversary year [JQ]

(Déjà Review) A very clever idea to package Prokofiev’s two major film scores together [IL]

The famous Vespers, beautifully sung and more intimate than usual but with no lack of gravitas [RMo]

Responds to every seething texture, supple moment and elemental fury [RB]

Boult the accompanist and symphonic conductor straddling the mono/stereo divide [JW]

A live concerto flanked by other rare material shows the breadth of Fiorentino’s talent [JW]

Fine performances somewhat compromised by indifferent sound [RMo]

Wit and warmth from the Budapest of operetta and salon [JW]