Scarlatti D

Francesco Corti enriches the Scarlatti discography [DF]

It is wonderful to hear these pianists who have been undeservedly forgotten and in new works to their discography [RCh]

Every aspect of motherhood given its own sacred musical space [DC]

Imaginatively constructed, probing and a tribute to sensitivity and outstanding musicianship [SG]

Lots to enjoy from this pianist who died too young [RCh]

This splendid twofer just shouldn’t be missed [SG]

Some dazzling playing and wonderful rarities to be found in this engaging recital [RCh]

A welcome addition to the Egorov discography [SG]

(Déjà Review) A pianist to watch out for, and a recording that need not fear critical listening [ED]

Metz’s playing has admirable directness of approach, but the lovely Clementi square piano is a revelation [MG]

(Déjà Review) A release that shows the guitar at its traditional best [ZT]

A release well worth revisiting a decade later [SG]

(Déjà Review) This set is a pinnacle in the history of recorded music [PCW]

A wonderful completion of APR’s series exploring Backhaus’ exciting early recording career [RCh]

A valuable contribution to the recorded history of the classical guitar [ZT]

Backhaus’s earliest recordings reappear, in largely pre-existing restorations, to renewed triumph [JW]

A delightful easy-listening programme with a couple of more substantial morsels [GF]

A well deserved release for this supremely gifted but neglected pianist [RCh]

Refined inscriptions, lovingly restored [SG]

Makes a very strong case for treating these sonatas as violin sonatas [GPu]

A second souvenir of the art of this guitar duo, with special emphasis on the youthful brilliance of Ida Presti [JW]

Insightful, stylish Kathleen Long – a pianist too often taken for granted [JW]