Newest Reviews

Nielsen: The Symphonies (BIS)

(Déjà Review) A compelling box, offering a Nielsen cycle of uncommon distinction and authority in superb sound [JQ]

Rota: Symphony No 3, Concerto soirée (Chandos)

(Déjà Review) Quirkily entertaining, here is Rota the clown on display with effervescent lampooning music [IL]

Heise: Complete String Quartets (Dacapo)

I was totally unprepared for how good these six quartets are [DJB]

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Nikolaus Harnoncourt (conductor): Complete Teldec Recordings (Warner Classics)

Harnoncourt conducts some of the Concertgebouw’s finest performances [DF]

Elsa Dreisig (soprano): Invocation (Erato)

A really memorable recital from a soprano who has developed into an intensely communicative artist [MP]

In Stile Passeggiato – Art of Diminution (Da Vinci Classics)

An excellent demonstration of the art of diminution [JV]

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Felix Mendelssohn: Songs & Duets Vol 5 (Hyperion)

A superb set – beautiful songs, exquisitely sung and well-communicated [EML]

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Negri: Le Gratie d’Amore (Dynamic)

If you are interested in early dance this disc is not to be missed [JV]