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Stephen Greenbank
Beethoven & Schubert: Piano Trios (Forgotten Records)
One can only marvel at the commitment and vitality of these two live performances [SG]
Mozart: The Violin Concertos (Deutsche Grammophon)
Stylish renditions that open the windows on these heart-warming scores [SG]
Bach: The French Suites (Hyperion)
Enriching performances, informed by consummate musicianship [SG]
Dugan: Complete Organ Works (Croatia Records)
Glowing accounts of music both engaging and companionable [SG]
Louis Kaufman (violin): Violin Sonatas (Biddulph)
A generously well-filled disc featuring an outstanding fiddle player [SG]
Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier Books I & II (Dynamic)
For a satisfying harpsichord version of these glorious works, this new release will offer rewards aplenty [SG]
Bach: Six Trio Sonatas (Vivat)
Awe-inspiring works clothed in intimacy and colour, in performances acclaimed for their conversational qualities [SG]
Bach: Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin (Delphian)
Deeply committed performances, informed by consummate musicianship [SG]
Fauré: Piano Works (Hyperion)
Magical performances, illuminated and musically informed, recorded in superior sound [SG]
Karczyński: Organ Works (Ars Sonara)
A pleasurable first encounter with organ works which cry out imploringly for wider currency [SG]
The Life and Music of Elizabeth Maconchy (Boydell & Brewer)
An intellectually rewarding book, both absorbing and enlightening [SG]
Chopin: 24 Preludes, 14 Waltzes (APR)
Expert re-masterings breathe new life into these treasured recordings [SG]
Sagvik: Solo Piano Music (Nosag Records)
Piano music both engaging and enlightening [SG]
Bruk: Symphonies 15 & 16 (Toccata Classics)
Emotionally charged and challenging music offers much food for thought [SG]
Glinka: Piano Works (Forgotten Records)
Interesting and appealing with much to enjoy [SG]
Mozart: Sonatas for Piano and Violin (Deutsche Grammophon)
Exemplary singularity of vision and artful musicianship [SG]
Lekeu: Piano Trio (Forgotten Records)
A brief glimpse into a life tragically cut short [SG]
Sagvik: String Quartets (Nosag Records)
For those adventurous enough to explore, I’d say go for it, you won’t be disappointed [SG]
Kathleen Long (piano) The Decca Solo Recordings 1941-1945 (APR)
Refined inscriptions, lovingly restored [SG]
Bach: Goldberg Variations (Encelade)
A satisfying account, displaying deep insights, profound musicality and freshness [SG]
Carl Seemann (piano): The Orfeo Recordings (Orfeo)
Seemann’s live airings make a welcome return [SG]
Beethoven: Cello Sonatas (Leaf Music)
Passion, intensity and artistic vision are appreciable throughout [SG]