Schubert

Forgotten but Restored: the art of a fluent, fleet but nervous Danish pianist and Nielsen specialist [JW]

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

A refreshingly intimate account of Schubert’s impromptus in masterly performances by a fortepiano player of unparalleled recording experience [MG]

Another enjoyable portrait of this enduring festival which still piles on the surprises and delights [RCh]

One can only marvel at the commitment and vitality of these two live performances [SG]

For those interested in the idea of Schubert’s songs with orchestral accompaniment [GF]

A long overdue salute to an overlooked Auer student and a Canadian violinist of technical polish [JW]

A tame, unadventurous account of Grieg’s concerto, lacking in dynamism, and an equally pedestrian rendering of Schubert’s great pianistic challenge [RMo]

(Déjà Review) Articulate and exciting performances by a past master of one art prepared for a present-day audience by a master of another [PSe]

The Kodály’s musicality shines through this delightful selection of three earlier works [CC]

A highly attractive pairing of two of the greatest string quartets, interpreted and played to perfection [RMo]

Excellent playing, woodwinds especially, but Brüggen brings more compelling, dramatic impact [MG]

A generously well-filled disc featuring an outstanding fiddle player [SG]

A marvellous reading of Die schöne Müllerin that should please every lover of this indestructible masterwork [GF]

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

The album works equally well for close listening and as agreeable background music late at night [GF]

A fine centenary tribute to a distinguished British singer [JQ]

(Déjà Review) Bostridge is surely worthy of a position in the same illustrious gallery as Fischer-Dieskau, Janet Baker and a few others [TB]

Worth hearing for the sheer beauty of Krimmel’s voice alone [DMD]

Attractive performances whose strength is in the happy times and finding consolation in still facing the unhappy [MG]

An important cache of early chamber music recordings heard in debatable transfers [JW]

A fine recital by one of great Schubert interpreters – more please! [RWe]

Thought-provoking juxtaposition of light and shade, of joy and horror, so valuable in the world of today [GF]

A stylish release featuring a quartet of sonatas played by the sumptuous tonalist Louis Kaufman [JW]