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Rob Maynard
John Neumeier’s The Glass Menagerie (C Major)
An intriguing narrative ballet from John Neumeier [RMay]
Adam: Griseldis, ou Les cinq sens (Naxos)
A delightful and important rediscovery [RMay]
Andrée: Symphony No.1, Fritiof-Svit (cpo)
A worthy symphony is paired with an enjoyably Romantic suite [RMay]
Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake (Opus Arte)
This newly filmed Royal Ballet performance becomes the first choice for Swan Lake [RMay]
Adam: Giselle (BelAir Classiques)
Not a perfect Giselle – but still good to have [RMay]
Richard Strauss: Ein Heldenleben, Don Juan (Evil Penguin Classic)
Compromised accounts do not displace classic versions [RMay]
Auber: Overtures Vol 7 (Naxos)
One of the best entries so far in this enterprising series [RMay]
Xaver Scharwenka: Piano Concerto No 1, Symphony (cpo)
Fine accounts of major pieces by an often-overlooked composer [RMay]
Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon: (Opus Arte)
An outstanding performance marks the 50th birthday of MacMillan’s great ballet [RMay]
Dietrich: Symphony & Violin Concerto (Naxos)
Three most engaging works from the pen of a neglected composer [RMay]
Donizetti: Alfredo il Grande (Dynamic)
No masterpiece, but a well-performed and welcome addition to filmed Donizetti [RMay]
French Opera Overtures (Chandos)
A mixed bag of goodies, distinctive and well worth a listen [RMay]
Chen Gang & Paganini: Violin concertos (Pentatone)
A mixed bag of repertoire produces varied results [RMay]
Scriabin: Symphony No 2 (Evil Penguin)
Scriabin from Brussels offers much to admire [RMay]
Lacombe: Orchestral Works (Dutton)
Attractively tuneful scores, little known but well worthy of revival [RMay]
Fučík: Dances & Marches (Marco Polo)
Enjoyable world premiere recordings of long-lost music [RM]
Auber: Overtures, Vol 6 (Naxos)
A very generous new instalment in an enterprising ongoing series [RMay]
Les choses de la vie – Cinema II (Erato)
Take your seat in the stalls for scores from le cinéma français [RMay]
Arvīds Jansons Tchaikovsky & Prokofiev (ICA)
Valuable additions to a somewhat neglected conductor’s discography [RMay]
Chopin: Chopin Project (CD Accord)
Intriguing and consistently well performed arrangements for cello quartet [RM]
Prokofiev: Cinderella (Opus Arte)
Frederick Ashton’s pioneering ballet returns to Covent Garden in a brand new production [RMay]
Karl Eliasberg (conductor): Schumann & Berlioz (Maestro Editions)
New light on a largely forgotten conductor – and in better sound than previously thought [RMay]
Delibes / Maillot: Coppél-i-A (Unitel Editions)
A worthwhile supplement to more conventional productions [RMay]