Reference Recordings

brahms reimagined orchestrations

Brahms: Reimagined Orchestrations (Reference Recordings)

A fitting valedictory to a long partnership between orchestra and conductor [NC]

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Bruckner: Symphony No 7 (Reference Recordings)

A very distinguished account of Bruckner’s Seventh symphony [JQ]

Brahms: Reimagined Orchestrations (Reference Recordings)

Schoenberg’s orchestration of Brahms’s Piano Quartet in a very well recorded, lovely performance, and two surprises [EJW]

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Bruckner: Symphony No 7 (Reference Recordings)

A magnificent performance, caught In astonishingly vivid sound, supplemented by an exotic and appealing new work [RMo]

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Danielpour: An American Requiem (Reference Recordings)

A deeply-felt, well-crafted, moving and powerfully expressive work in a superbly committed reading; deserves wider recognition [HC]

Respighi Belkis Queen of Sheba Oue Ref Rec RR95CD

Respighi: Belkis, Queen of Sheba Suite and The Pines of Rome (Reference Recordings)

(Déjà Review) The exotic Respighi – contrasts the little known with the very well known. Recommended [AB]

Spanish Impressions – Piano Trios (Reference Recordings)

An interesting program, with good if not outstanding performances [DJB]

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Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.5 (Reference Recordings)

An enterprising pairing of two works given thrilling, gripping performances and sound [RMo]

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Chadwick: Orchestral Works (Reference Recordings)

(Déjà Review) Fine rare repertoire and typically sprung, lively sound with power and subtlety aplenty [RB]

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Janacek: Orchestral works (Reference Recordings)

The Serebrier Sinfonietta remains a top recommendation [RB]

Beethoven: Piano Concertos (Reference Recordings)

Characterful performances captured in phenomenal sound [SG]