Tchaikovsky P

Sony’s second Rodziński box fills a significant gap from his Cleveland years [JH]

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

Crossover, yes, but don’t let that deter you from some very enjoyable music [DJB]

A valuable addition to the Popper discography and a chance to hear a Hubay rarity [RCh]

A conflation of opera and ballet, well-staged and performed, more than a seasonal song-and-dance show [RWe]

An opportunity to savour Cherkassy’s seductive magic [SG]

A superbly realised version of Tchaikovsky’s essentially domestic opera avoids any elements of tragic inflation [PCG]

A mismatch between conductor and composition however well it is played [DMD]

(Déjà Review) Truly magical – the ideal family Christmas present [IL]

I have enjoyed hearing this praiseworthy collection of ten celebrated opera arias [MC]

A long overdue salute to an overlooked Auer student and a Canadian violinist of technical polish [JW]

A stream of imperturbably sedate tone, virtually devoid of characterisation [RMo]

A pleasant hour of music basking in a warmly resonant recording [MP]

These are striking performances of Tchaikovsky’s renowned Fifth Symphony and Liszt’s Mazeppa [MC]

(Déjà Review) Superb performances given by one of the world’s finest string quartets [CF]

A pleasing compilation of some of Tchaikovsky’s most beguiling string music featuring two premieres [RMo]

Astonishing playing from a giant of the piano world [RCh]

The album works equally well for close listening and as agreeable background music late at night [GF]

Slava’s unjustly overlooked early Tchaikovsky symphony cycle reissued in fine sound [LD]

The first Bruch/Mendelssohn coupling is restored, with Tchaikovsky to swell the programme [JW]

Ekaterina Siurina’s voice is in mint condition, with perfectly controlled vibrato and a glowing delivery [GF]

An attractive selection from this marvellous repertoire, very well performed [RWe]

An enterprising pairing of two works given thrilling, gripping performances and sound [RMo]

Core repertory from Thomas Jensen in authoritative performances [JW]