Solo Musica

Strauss R: Elektra (Solo Musica)

Listeners seeking a completely unabridged Elektra may want to give this haphazard ‘karaoke version’ a miss [SSc]

Schaeuble: Music for Clarinet and String Orchestra (Solo Musica)

A fine introduction to Schaeuble’s underrated music, well played and recorded [HC]

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Beach: Orchestral Works (Solo Musica)

This album confirms that Amy Beach is a composer of real note [MC]

Haydn, Ligeti & Hensel: String quartets (Solo Musica)

A fabulous debut recording, not to be missed [PBW] 

Na’ama Goldman (mezzo-soprano): Legata (Solo Musica)

A fascinating new voice in a programme tied to her cultural heritage but with universal appeal [GF]

Agata-Maria Raatz (violin, voice) Echo of Bach (Solo Musica)

A strange, uneven but enjoyable disc lit up by the violinist’s own compositions [DMD]

Rastrelli Effect (Solo Musica)

Pleasant, with many different styles, but little to arouse much excitement [DJB]