Tchaikovsky P

A desirable collection that captures the Cherkassky magic [SG]

(Déjà Review) Whatever superlatives you hear about this disc I urge you to believe them [MC]

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

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

Crawford plays splendidly but spotlighting him disadvantages the orchestra [MG]

A vital and compelling celebration of Roberto Alagna’s 60th birthday [GF]

Playing that leaves you gasping, mostly in astonishment but occasionally in frustration [RCh]

Finally, volume 2 appears and it’s well worth the wait [JW]

I like the directness and clarity of Rubinova’s approach [MG]

An invigorating shattering of myths, both long-held and recent, about this perennially beloved composer [NC]

A feast of Russian piano music served up with spectacular aplomb by Lane [RCh]

by Néstor Castiglione

(Déjà Review) A real feeling of spontaneity and excitement [CC]

Schmidt-Isserstedt on light duties, pre-war, in an overture sequence [JW]

Many first-class performances to celebrate the 475th anniversary of the Staatskapelle Dresden [MC]

Youthful Erica Morini’s earliest recordings from New Jersey show her scintillating in morceaux [JW]

A very enjoyable Tchaikovsky collection, vividly played and recorded [JQ]

An attractive programme of rare items from Szigeti’s discography [JW]

The singing is especially good from some impressive young singers but the staging… [MP]

A valuable documentation of Delman’s versatility, musically, repertoire-wise and linguistically [GF]

Two delightful string sextets, expertly played [SB]

Well planned and brilliantly executed recital culminates in a superb set of Rachmaninov variations [NB]

Valuable additions to a somewhat neglected conductor’s discography [RMay]

(Déjà Review) Popular and not so well known pieces, excellently played and stunningly recorded [JPh]