Tchaikovsky P

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]

A fine starter pack for exploring top-notch live ballet on film [RWe]

(Déjà Review) Playing of great intelligence, intellectual rigour and keen spontaneity [TH]

An extraordinarily daring and vital realisation of a masterwork by a “maverick” conductor who dares to challenge convention – and triumphs [RMo]

New music, unfamiliar music and Light Music form this focused twofer [JW]

Conducting, playing and engineering of the highest quality – subtle and thrilling in equal measure; a treasurable set [RMo]

Two great Romantic string sextets played with the Nash Ensemble’s usual brilliance [NB]

A very well played anthology of what is not Tchaikovsky’s most memorable or celebrated music [RMo]

A lovely collection that explores a rich seam of often neglected music and finds some real rarities [RCh]

A lyrical, transparent account of the Fifth with an interesting condensed finale, and a good Sixth of no special distinction [RMo]