Saint-Saëns
Shura Cherkassky (piano): The Complete 78-rpm Recordings 1923-1950 (APR)
An opportunity to savour Cherkassy’s seductive magic [SG]
Aux étoiles – French Symphonic Poems (Bru Zane)
A compact survey of favourites and unknowns beautifully presented and adroitly performed [JW]
Rarities of Piano Music at Schloss vor Husum 2002 (Danacord)
A number of works catch the ear [JW]
The Monarch’s Music (CRD)
Admirers of music for Military Band and its performing traditions will enjoy this diverse programme [NB]
Estrellita (Orchid Classics)
The album works equally well for close listening and as agreeable background music late at night [GF]
Saint-Saëns: Chamber Works (Apex)
(Déjà Review) Simply wonderful chamber works superbly performed [MC]
Thomas Trotter (organ): Symphony Hall Sorcery (Regent)
Thomas Trotter’s technique and irrepressible enthusiasm shine in every bar [JF]
Saint-Saens: Transcriptions for Piano (Piano 21)
Familiar and successful … yet unfamiliar in these versions [RB]
Jack Liebeck (violin) Violin Sonatas (Quartz)
(Déjà Review) Brilliant performances – recommended without a moment’s hesitation [KS]
Sabine Meyer (clarinet) French Works (Warner Classics)
(Déjà Review) An outstanding achievement [MC]
Saint-Saëns: Chamber Music (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) A wonderfully presented release that is clearly one of my records of the year [MC]
Saint-Saëns: Violin Sonatas (BIS)
Very attractive music beautifully played and caught in ideally sympathetic sound [NB]
Sharon Bezaly (flute): Synergy (BIS)
Pleasing and moving, played with soulful and technical virtuosity [RB]
Saint-Saëns: Dances & Ballet (Naxos)
A disc primarily for admirers of Saint-Saëns and 19th century ballet [RMay]
Musique lyrique pour cor et piano (Danacord)
A rewarding exploration of a variety of virtuosic works – technical wizardry and sheer lyricism [JF]
Saint-Saëns: Piano Works and Transcriptions (Piano 21)
Saint-Saëns heard in a new way in a vivid and creative programme [RCh]
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