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Stephen Greenbank
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]
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas No. 21, 23 (Deutsche Grammophon)
A glimpse into Serkin’s final thoughts in works always central to his repertoire [SG]
Samuel Barber: His Life and Legacy (University of Illinois Press)
A first class study, well worth tracking down [SG]
Bach: Organ Works, Vol 3 (Farao Classics)
A fitting ending to a magnificent project [SG]
Youri Egorov (piano) 1977 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition (DeHaan Records)
A welcome addition to the Egorov discography [SG]
Pierre Cochereau (organ) The Album of the Centenary (Solstice)
A worthy tribute to a fine musician [SG]
Beethoven: Complete Piano Trios (Bridge Records)
Excellent performances, engaging and rewarding [SG]
Emanuel Feuermann (cello) In Concert (Parnassus)
Exceptionally fine cello playing, and artistic quality is high throughout [SG]
Bach: Sonatas for Violin and Keyboard (Ondine)
Melodically rich and well-crafted works, splendidly performed [SG]
Bartók & Kochan: Concertos (Forgotten Records)
Top-notch performances from the past given a new lease of life [SG]
Lully: Atys (Château de Versailles)
This will bring much pleasure to lovers of French Baroque [SG]
Messiaen: La Nativité du Seigneur (Aeolus)
A glowing and atmospheric account in spectacular SACD sound [SG]
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