Schumann R
Mischa Levitzki (piano): Complete HMV Recordings (APR)
This splendid twofer just shouldn’t be missed [SG]
Schumann: Symphonies Nos 1 & 2 (Challenge Classics)
Mettlesome accounts, sometimes less smooth and sophisticated than Herreweghe’s, but a radiant slow movement of No. 2 [MG]
In Relations – song recital (Hänssler Classic)
A young soprano evidently to look out for, in a lovely debut recital [PT]
Kaleidoscope (Ars Produktion)
Some dazzling playing and wonderful rarities to be found in this engaging recital [RCh]
Schumann: Chamber works with wind instruments (B Records)
Minor Schumann, but very pleasant listening [SB]
Diaries Schumann (Pentatone)
Fine playing from an engaging young pianist, if not the most memorable Schumann [JH]
Schumann & Brahms: Chamber Music (Naxos Historical)
(Déjà Review) A real feeling here of spontaneity and depth of expression [TH]
Adila Fachiri and Marie Soldat (violin): (Biddulph)
Fachiri, Tovey and Soldat: historic recordings freighted with significance [JW]
Mischa Elman (violin): The Complete RCA Victor Recordings (Biddulph)
An Elman discographic lacuna is put right; fine transfers too [JW]
Annie Fischer (piano) Schumann & Schubert (ICA Classics)
Annie Fischer in Schubert and Schumann: a great pianist in the BBC studios [JW]
My Soul, What Fear You? (King’s College, Cambridge)
A fascinating Lieder recital [JQ]
Schumann and Grieg: Piano Concertos (Warner Classics)
Fine performances, but do we really need any more? [MBu]
The Degenhof Sessions (Genuin)
A wonderfully entertaining programme with some real treats [RCh}
Schumann: Symphonies Nos 1 and 3 (PHI)
Once accustomed to Herreweghe’s robust bass and firm sforzandos, I enjoyed his overall rounded approach and the superb brass playing [MG]
Claudio Arrau (piano) The Early Years (Marston)
(Déjà Review) No Arrau admirer would want to be without it [JW]
Popper: Complete Transcriptions for Violoncello and Piano (Paladino Music)
A valuable addition to the Popper discography and a chance to hear a Hubay rarity [RCh]
Hellstenius: Past & Presence (Lawo Classics)
A compelling concerto is the standout from this splendidly performed and recorded monograph [RHa]
Karl Eliasberg (conductor): Schumann & Berlioz (Maestro Editions)
New light on a largely forgotten conductor – and in better sound than previously thought [RMay]
Phases (Musica Solis)
Impeccably performed easy-listening entertainment in the best sense of those words, but the playing time could have been more generous [GF]
R Schumann: Piano Trios, Vol. 2 (BIS)
Superb performances of lesser-known but deeply rewarding Schumann [PBW]
Andrea Bacchetti (piano): In Concert (Monarda Music)
More than just a souvenir of a fine recital [DC]
Cordelia Williams (piano): Cascade (SOMM Recordings)
Simply wonderful piano playing [DMD]
Hélène Grimaud (piano) Mozart & Schumann (C major)
A very fine orchestra and pianist in a concert of some distinction [RWe]
For Clara: Robert Schumann & Brahms (Deutsche Grammophon)
A thoughtfully conceived and excellently executed programme [JQ]