Ravel

An absolute feast of piano recordings that greatly expands our knowledge of a pianist who has been very undeservedly forgotten [RCh]

An impressive debut recording from the Cygnus Trio [DJB]

A fine selection of little known works by well-known and obscure composers each a masterpiece or a forgotten gem [JF]

A set to treasure [SG]

(Déjà Review) Bavouzet’s playing is restricted to a most narrow range: wonderful to superb [MC]

A great orchestra pays its tribute to a much loved conductor [PH]

Paris, Pelléas, Party – a winning trio in this sparkling collection [RCh]

Artistry and insight from Say [PH]

Apart from the lack of any documentation, this is a most interesting release [JQ]

The vibrant, alluring art of arch-Romanticist, Aaron Rosand [JW]

Elman’s glittering morceau (and some others) in splendid transfers [JW]

Familiar recordings, probably skippable [SV]

The symphony is here given the best possible advocacy and Ravel’s nightmarish La Valse makes the perfect pendant [RMo]

This imaginative and varied programme proves emphatically that Richard Galliano still sits safely on his throne as the King of the Accordion [GF]

A début that very much lives up to its name [RCh]

An outstanding recital showcasing a formidable technique; let down by poor sound [DMD]

(Déjà Review) Great value, in terms of quality and quantity [GPJ]

Let’s party! [RMay]

Bold playing and a glorious richness of writing in Mariani’s evocative soundscapes [RCh]

A handsome tribute to ‘Le Maître’ sixty years after his death [JQ]

A stylish and beautifully played collection of Ravel orchestral pieces that started life as piano works [GPJ]

(Déjà Review) Indulgence is avoided, lending more, not less, emotive weight to the cascades of sound [CC]

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]