Rimsky-Korsakov

Enchanted music with appeal to lovers of fairy tales of all ages [JF]

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

A vital and compelling celebration of Roberto Alagna’s 60th birthday [GF]

A decent representation of Rimsky-Korsakov’s rarely staged opera [MP]

An early electrically recorded Scheherazade from a distinctive Parisian orchestra and conductor [JW]

A hugely enjoyable celebration of the piano from this supremely gifted pianist [RCh]

An imaginative programme, stunningly performed [NB]

A fine Scheherazade, beautifully played but not necessarily superior to classic versions, and two thrilling Mussorgsky novelties which for me constitute the main interest of this issue [RMo]

(Déjà Review) Sumptuous, exciting and wonderfully sensuous [IL]

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

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

A dazzling achievement all around [MP]

A valuable addition to the Popper discography and a chance to hear a Hubay rarity [RCh]

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

Another enjoyable portrait of this enduring festival which still piles on the surprises and delights [RCh]

Ten very well-filled discs documenting six glorious decades at the Paris Opera [RMo]

The album works equally well for close listening and as agreeable background music late at night [GF]

Two LPs’ worth of Argenta’s legendary performances in classic Decca sound [PSe]

Well-chosen, interesting repertoire, and many discoveries [JF]

Lyricism and energy in a fine Miaskovsky release [JW]

The Grøndahl legacy series reaches volume 7 with a question mark or two [JW]

A superlative cast in a crisply modern, but relatively faithful production of a rarely performed opera [MP]

Captivating performance of Rimsky-Korsakov’s enchanting Christmas opera [CRo]