Rubinstein
Wilhelm Grosz (conductor) 1933: Les Chefs proscrits (Forgotten Records)
The protean but short-lived Wilhelm Grosz in popular fare from Weimar Berlin [JW]
Mischa Levitzki (piano): Complete HMV Recordings (APR)
This splendid twofer just shouldn’t be missed [SG]
Nocturnes from 19th century Russia, Volume 1 (Brilliant Classics)
A lovely collection that explores a rich seam of often neglected music and finds some real rarities [RCh]
Popper: Complete Transcriptions for Violoncello and Piano (Paladino Music)
A valuable addition to the Popper discography and a chance to hear a Hubay rarity [RCh]
Wilhelm Backhaus (piano) Complete Acoustic & Selected Electric Recordings (APR)
A wonderful completion of APR’s series exploring Backhaus’ exciting early recording career [RCh]
Kathleen Parlow (violin): Complete Recordings (Biddulph)
A long overdue salute to an overlooked Auer student and a Canadian violinist of technical polish [JW]
Estrellita (Orchid Classics)
The album works equally well for close listening and as agreeable background music late at night [GF]
Rubinstein: Cello Concertos (Northern Flowers)
Engagingly unfamiliar works from the last two centuries each presented with conviction [RB]
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