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Leo Sowerby (University of Illinois Press)
This first class study is an absorbing read and well worth tracking down [SG]
Enescu: Symphonies Nos 1-3, Romanian Rhapsodies Nos 1 & 2 (Deutsche Grammophon)
Finely wrought performances, played with complete authority [SG]
Beethoven: Violin Concerto (Forgotten Records)
A performance of exquisite refinement [SG]
Berl Senofsky (violin) American Virtuoso (Rhine Classics)
Although something of a mixed bag, there’s much to please the Senofsky admirer enshrined in these two discs [SG]
Edwin Fischer (piano): Mozart Piano Concertos (APR)
APR’s endeavours are of real value and virtue to the pianophile [SG]
Wissmer: Violin Concerto No 1-3 (Claves)
Beautifully moulded, beckoning and well-recorded performances [SG]
Pina Carmirelli (violin) Concert Tours (Meloclassic)
A significant discographical addition [SG]
Beach: Piano Music (Hortus)
Fichet fully conveys the heart and intensity of these seductive scores [SG]
Paganini: Violin Concerto No 2 & 24 Caprices (Rhine Classics)
An exciting discovery [SG]
Haydn: Symphonies Nos 50, 62 & 85 “La Reine” (Alpha Classics)
Performances brimming over with vibrancy [SG]
Guila Bustabo (violin) Unearthed Broadcast Recordings (Meloclassic)
Valuable additions to the Bustabo discography [SG]
Suppressed Composers in the Netherlands (Toccata Press)
A useful compendium of suppressed Dutch composers. A trusty and practical guide [SG]
Julius Asal (piano): Scriabin & Scarlatti (Deutsche Grammophon)
Imaginatively constructed, probing and a tribute to sensitivity and outstanding musicianship [SG]
Senfter: Chamber Music (cpo)
A debut album that’s a triumph [SG]
Brahms: Violin Concerto (Forgotten Records)
Performances of elegance and charm [SG]
Radu Lupu (piano): Live Vol. 1 (Doremi)
Some welcome additions to the pianist’s discography [SG]
Handel: Complete Violin Sonatas (Delphian)
Fine advocacy from these gifted performers [SG]
Schmidt: Symphony No 4 & The Book with Seven Seals (Somm Recordings)
Excellent restorations which capture the very essence of these recordings [SG]
Sweelinck: Keyboard Works (Piano Classics)
Most enjoyable [SG]
Nocturne, et lumineux: Music for cello and piano (TRPTK)
Superb playing of music that needs to be better known [SG]
Chopin: Études Op.10 & 25 (Decca)
Spectacular in every respect [SG]
JS Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier Book 1 (BIS)
Excellent and compelling [SG]
Wilhelm Kempff (piano) Live Concert Edition (Meloclassic)
Indispensable for Kempff fans [SG]
Mischa Levitzki (piano): Complete HMV Recordings (APR)
This splendid twofer just shouldn’t be missed [SG]
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