Villa-Lobos

Heifetz caught live in broadcasts playing some discographic novelties into the bargain [JW]

A fine selection of little known works by well-known and obscure composers each a masterpiece or a forgotten gem [JF]

A well-planned survey of classic South American music in remarkably fine 1950s recordings [NB]

The programme and musicality make this an appealing disc, despite some technical shortcomings [ZT]

(Déjà Review) Colourful, saturated, brittle, heavily rhythmic, laced with ostinato and swooning strings [JW]

An exciting album of South American solo guitar music [SW]

More than just a souvenir of a fine recital [DC]

Lovers of guitar music should invest in this disc [GF]

A number of works catch the ear [JW]

A very fine opportunity to hear Villa-Lobos’s complete output for cello and orchestra [HC]

A strained attempt to link Bach with Brazilian samba which doesn’t work [DJB]

(Déjà Review) Close your eyes and conjure your own veranda [RB]

The intimate guitar at its best [ZT]

(Déjà Review) A fine start to a much neglected body of work [JW]

Intelligent choice of attractive works, well performed [DJB]

New light on old gems [ZT]

Pleasing and moving, played with soulful and technical virtuosity [RB]

Creative programming; superior renditions [ZT]

Performed with an obvious reverence and love [SA]