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Roy Westbrook

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Schubert & Loewe: Songs (Alpha Classics)

A well-structured programme, excellent performance and recording [RWe]

Prokofiev: Symphony-Concerto, Sonata for Cello, Sonata for Cello and Piano (BIS)

Useful programme, fine execution [RWe]

Sommernachtskonzert 2024 VPO Nelsons Davidsen Sony 19802812502

Sommernachtskonzert Schönbrunn 2024 (Sony Classical)

An excellent souvenir [RWe]

Liszt: Unrivalled Vol 2 (Odradek)

A worthy continuation [RWe]

Mahler Symphs 1-10 Minnesota Vanska BIS-2696

Mahler: Symphonies Nos 1-10 (BIS)

A distinctive addition to the catalogue, with potential for growing appreciation [RWe]

Liszt Unrivalled v1 Kaykov Odradek ODRCD428

Liszt: Unrivalled (Odradek)

The recital, sampling Liszt’s vast piano solo output, does justice to the varied styles [RWe]

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Massenet: Werther (Bru Zane)

A version with a baritone title role, much more than a curiosity [RWe]

Shostakovich & Pärt: Symphony No 13, De profundis (Chandos)

A fine, very well-recorded addition to the Storgårds traversal [RWe]

Moriz Rosenthal (piano) Complete Solo Recordings (APR)

The complete recorded legacy of a great Golden Age pianist, ideally transferred to CD [RWe]

Wagner: The Complete Experience and its Meaning to Us (De la Porte Publishing)

Now a truly complete guide to Wagner’s operas, in a fine new edition [RWe]

Shostakovich: String Quartets No 9 & 15 (Signum Classics)

Another fine disc from a quartet close to this repertoire [RWe]

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Bloch, Bruch & Dohnányi: Cello & Orchestra (Claves)

An impressive young cellist in an attractive programme [RWe]

Essential Royal Ballet and Pas de Deux Opus Arte OA1379BD

Essential Royal Ballet; Pas de Deux (Opus Arte)

A fine starter pack for exploring top-notch live ballet on film [RWe]

Cavalli: Il Xerse (Naxos)

A well-sung performance of a little-recorded work [RWe]

Ravel: Complete Solo Piano Music Vol. 3 (Danacord)

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

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Donizetti: La favorite (Dynamic)

“La favorite” is well served in a complete new edition, well sung and staged [RWe]

Tchaikovsky Iolanta Nutcracker CMajor 765108DVD

Tchaikovsky: Iolanta & The Nutcracker (C Major)

A conflation of opera and ballet, well-staged and performed, more than a seasonal song-and-dance show [RWe]

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Puccini: Tosca (Unitel Editions)

Three impressive lead singers in a remarkably innovative staging which leaves the historic context far behind [RWe]

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Hélène Grimaud (piano) Mozart & Schumann (C major)

A very fine orchestra and pianist in a concert of some distinction [RWe]

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Rossini: La donna del lago (C Major)

A musically outstanding but unusual production of Rossini’s splendid opera [RWe]

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A Scarlatti: La sposa dei cantici (Acis)

An Alessandro Scarlatti world premiere in splendid performance [RWe]

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Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos, Rhapsody (Channel Classics)

An individual, quite impressive view of these masterworks [RWe]

Giordano: Andrea Chénier (Bayerische Staatsoper Recordings)

This superb version shows the work to be better than its reputation [RWe]

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Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No 1 & Preludes (Alpha Classics)

The key release of Rachmaninov’s 150th anniversary year – a revelation [RWe]