Schumann R

Simply wonderful piano playing [DMD]

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

A thoughtfully conceived and excellently executed programme [JQ]

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]

This transfer from a chuff-spattered LP is a non-starter [JW]

(Déjà Review) Mitropoulos’ readings offer a must-hear, never less than fascinating experience [CC]

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

An anthology of classic, highly varied recordings spanning over a quarter of a century from major music-makers [RMo]

A fine recital of miniature masterpieces [DC]

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

A delightful collection [SB]

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

(Déjà Review) Superb pianism and a complete immersion in Schumann’s most extreme psychology [DS]

Magnificent playing weaves together the music of this intimately connected trio [RCh]

There are a few winners here, but no consistency [MP]

More pluses and some minuses with Goossens in Cincinnati [JW]

Three successful orchestrations, especially that of the Piano Quintet [SB]

Women composers showing themselves more than a match for the men! [DMD]

Klemperer consolidated; his full Warner legacy in best-yet transfers [JW]

So-so Stravinsky, nervous hyper-fast Schumann and masterly Tchaikovsky [RB]

A disappointing recording of one of the masterpieces of the romantic piano repertory [MSt]

A rewarding collection [GT]

A beautifully executed programme of solo piano music that has identity as its theme and its concealment behind masks [MSt]