Warner Classics

Beethoven: Piano Concerti, Choral Fantasia (Warner Classics)

A justly famous collection of performances; this latest remastering serves it well [JQ]

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Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine (Warner Classics)

Soggy tempos and slack pacing entirely fail to convince [RH]

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Debussy: Pelléas et Mélisande (Warner Classics)

(Déjà Review) A superb rendition of the opera [RMg]

Roussel: Symphonies Nos 2-4 (Warner Classics)

(Déjà Review) The Cluytens-Prêtre team is formidable and allied to the lesser known, but still ardent, Dervaux you have as incisive a trio of conductors as you could wish at this price range [JW]

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Foulds: Dynamic Triptych (Warner Classics)

Sensational, often exhilarating, music, given sensational, sensitive and radiant performances [EML]

Delius: Florida Suite, Paris, Brigg Fair (Warner Classics)

(Déjà Review) These are gorgeous performances and recordings of Delius favourites played unaffectedly yet con molto amore [RB]

Bach: Violin concerti & Brandenburg Concerto No 5 (Warner Classics)

(Déjà Review) Very fine performances that do not unseat my personal favourites [TP]

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Wagner: Tannhäuser (Warner Classics)

After 64 years this recording remains a major contender despite a couple of flaws in the casting [MP]

Maria – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Warner Classics)

Callas’ voice restored for a film score; if you love her voice, maybe this is one for you [KT]

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Vaughan Williams: On Wenlock Edge & other works (Warner Classics)

(Déjà Review) Something of a mixed bag but On Wenlock Edge is undoubtedly worth the price all on its own [GPJ]

David Oistrakh (violin): The Warner Remastered Edition (Warner Classics)

A massive celebratory David Oistrakh box features strikingly good remasterings of his HMV legacy and a vast array of live and broadcast material [JW]

Chopin: Études – (Transc. Godowsky) (Warner Classics)

Starts with brief, polite applause and finishes with rapturous cheering, something I would have been actively joining in [TH]

Young: Nosferatu – A Symphony of Horror (Warner Classics)

A brand-new score for a creepy classic silent movie that really pulls out all the stops [PH]

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Fazil Say (piano): Oiseaux tristes (Warner Classics)

Artistry and insight from Say [PH]

Verdi: Rigoletto (Warner Classics)

An under-rated, somewhat overlooked recording featuring an array of superb voices, very well conducted [RMo]

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Alison Balsom (piccolo trumpet) Baroque Concertos (Warner Classics)

Doesn’t take the place of the Maurice André transcriptions in my affections, but still has much to offer [DJB]

Elgar: Violin Concerto, Carissima (Warner Classics)

An erratic and temperamentally uneven performance [JW]

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Chopin & Beethoven Piano Sonatas (Warner Classics)

Strong, thoughtful and vivacious performances of these revolutionary sonatas [RCh]

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Pene Pati (tenor): Nessun Dorma (Warner Classics)

That Pene Pati is a talented tenor far beyond the ordinary is obvious, and I hope he isn’t tempted to take on heavier roles too early [GF]

Donizetti: Don Pasquale (Warner Classics)

A good alternative choice recording featuring some very winning performances among the cast [MP]

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Williams: Reimagined (Warner Classics)

For chamber music lovers and admirers of John Williams alike, this should be fascinating [GF]

Mozart: Concertos (Warner Classics)

(Déjà Review) Definitely one to own – it’s not often that “new” Mozart pieces become available [JR]

Verdi: Rigoletto (Warner Classics)

A powerful recording with much to commend it in spite of a few failings among the cast [MP]

Brahms: Violin Sonata No 1-3 (Warner Classics)

(Déjà Review) Versions to return to on a regular basis [CC]