Sibelius

A perceptive study of Sibelius and his key orchestral works [JQ]

(Déjà Review) Riches galore on this disc [GF]

A set to treasure [SG]

Classic accounts of both works, very well restored [SB]

A massive celebratory David Oistrakh box features strikingly good remasterings of his HMV legacy and a vast array of live and broadcast material [JW]

Cool, restrained and beautifully played in Nordic style [RMo]

by David Barker

More pre-war classics from the Budapest Quartet [JW]

An absorbing study of an unjustly neglected body of recordings continues [JW]

Elman’s glittering morceau (and some others) in splendid transfers [JW]

Peerless playing, crystal clear [SA]

Terrific performances of two key works in the violin concerto repertoire [JQ]

A violin concerto-heavy serving of Grøndahl in 1950s broadcasts [JW]

(Déjà Review) I had anticipated dipping in to this disc, but found I could not switch it off [CF]

(Déjà Review) Vänskä is keeping up to the incredibly high standards he has set himself [TH]

(Déjà Review) One of the greatest symphonic cycles under a conductor who shows a deep understanding and profound identification with it [CH]

(Déjà Review) Exalted performance values and rare vintage Sibelius [RB]

A fine set but compromised by comparatively lacklustre Second and Seventh Symphonies [RMo]

Thirteen pieces, eleven cathedral organs, nine organists, one excellent concept [JF]

Surprises and little-known Sibelian nuggets [JW]

Fine performances, presented in exemplary sound [JQ]

Another way to skin the Sibelian cat – and enjoy sound of unparalleled depth and clarity [RMo]

An Elman discographic lacuna is put right; fine transfers too [JW]

A performance to convert the Sibelian reluctant to appreciate the bleak Fourth’s special qualities, in a death-laden programme complete with two superb companion pieces [RMo]