Ravel

Floating, atmospheric, finely crafted Parisian music [JF]

A fine representative collection; no more rustic accents, please [JW]

A crisp interpretation of Ravel’s reverie that highlights its sui generis brilliance against his Boulangerist successors [NC]

(Déjà Review) Full marks to Hänssler for giving enduring life to this most attractive and expert craftsman [JW]

Lovers of English song should not hesitate: acquire this disc and gatecrash Uncle Ralph’s musical party [JQ]

An outstanding recital; elegantly conceived, ideally recorded and beautifully performed [RHa]

An attractive programme of French orchestral songs that will provide much enjoyment, but there are better versions of the well-known songs [PT]

Once again Impeccable music making from John Wilson and his Sinfonia of London [PRJ]

An attractive homage to influential Catalan pianist Ricardo Viñes [MC]

A sophisticated delight, full of subtle musicianship and expertly recorded [GPu]

Sony’s second Rodziński box fills a significant gap from his Cleveland years [JH]

Three fulfilling works interconnected by pedagogical history [JF]

The main works are ill-served by eccentric tempi and phrasing [RWe]

Water three ways with piano four-hands – superb! [DC]

A fascinating new voice in a programme tied to her cultural heritage but with universal appeal [GF]

(Déjà Review) This disc represents the flowering of talent of an ensemble that, if they continue on their present well-chosen path, will achieve great things [CC]

The performance captures all the nuances of Ravel’s pianism [JF]

A wonderfully refined and also exciting new version [SB]

Three Orchestral Masterpieces effectively rendered in piano 4-hands versions by their composers [NB]

Wilson and Co triumph yet again [DMD]

A real Winner! [MP]

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

An intriguing programme with much to enjoy even if it does not quite add up [DMD]

An enthusiastic welcome for a newly edited score of Ravel’s balletic masterpiece [PCG]