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Stephen Greenbank
Johanna Martzy (violin): Live Concert Performances (Meloclassic)
Treasured documents and valuable additions to the Martzy discography [SG]
Sergio Fiorentino: The Complete SAGA Album Collection (Rhine Classics)
A pleasure to have Fiorentino’s complete Saga Recordings under one roof [SG]
Domenico Scarlatti: Complete Keyboard Sonatas Vol 29 (Naxos)
Convincing performances add to this splendid Naxos survey [SG]
Aline van Barentzen (piano) Radio Archives Edition (Meloclassic)
Pianophiles will warmly embrace this latest addition to the Meloclassic roster [SG]
Grigory Sokolov (piano) Purcell and Mozart (Deutsche Grammophon)
Authoritative and heartfelt performances, warmly recommended [SG]
György Cziffra (piano) Live in Concert (Solstice)
These live recordings make a very welcome addition to the Cziffra discography [SG]
De Grigny: Premier Livre d’Orgue (Château de Versailles Spectacles)
De Grigny’s early death deprived future generations of a great deal his genius had to offer [SG]
Youri Egorov: Diary, or the secret notes (Private Release)
A fascinating snap-shot of an artist’s personality [SG]
Bowen: Portraits (Prospero)
An attractive, well-recorded and enjoyable disc, serving Bowen’s piano music very well indeed [SG]
Beethoven: Violin Sonatas Nos 9 & 10 (Centaur)
Performances where the stars align [SG]
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas 3 & 29 (Hyperion)
Hamelin hits the heights with epic and fiery readings, gripping in every respect [SG]
Edith Peinemann (violin) Radio Archives Edition (Meloclassic)
A set to treasure [SG]
Aaron Rosand (violin) In Memoriam (Rhine Classics)
A worthy release of outstanding playing [SG]
Mozart: Fantasy (Naïve)
A disc of happy surprises with playing throughout that evinces warmth and sensitivity [SG]
Delvincourt: Chamber Music Vol 2 (Ciar Classics)
Two intriguing scores which bookend the composer’s compositional life [SG]
Shura Cherkassky (piano) The Ambassador Auditorium Recitals 1981-9 (First Hand Records)
A desirable collection that captures the Cherkassky magic [SG]
Fritz Kreisler (violin/piano) American Portrait (Rhine Classics)
Of limited interest to Kreisler collectors [SG]
Arthur Grumiaux (violin) Live Concert Performances (Meloclassic)
The epitome of violin playing, with interpretations thoughtful and profound [SG]
Thieriot: Chamber Music Vol 3 (Toccata Classics)
A top-notch production, with performances of high order [SG]
Langlais: Organ Music Vol. 2 (Brilliant Classics)
Performances that capture the spirit of the music as well as any [SG]
Erick Friedman (violin) Live in Texas (Rhine Classics)
A pleasing addition to Friedman’s discography with these first CD releases [SG]
Vaughan Williams: The Grinke Legacy (Albion Records)
This release will appeal to both fans of Vaughan Williams’ early recordings and followers of the artistry of Frederick Grinke [SG]
Max Rostal (violin) Concert Tours 1956-1965 (Meloclassic)
A well-compiled set of live performances which is enthusiastically welcomed [SG]