The Divine Muse (Signum Classics)
Mary Bevan’s golden tone floats effortlessly over Joseph Middleton’s sensitive accompaniment [GF]
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 (ICA Classics)
(Déjà Review) Leinsdorf belatedly enters the select list of the greatest Tchaikovsky performances on record [CH]
Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier Books I-II (Capriccio)
(Déjà Review) A fine synergy: superb instrument, performer and recording [DC]
Silvestrov: Silent Songs (DG)
This cycle, like no other, compels attention with its haunting quietude [RWe]
Respighi: The Birds & Ancient Dances and Airs (BIS)
A performance worthy of the best classics, but with new, modern sound [DP]
Regondi: A 200th Birthday Bouquet (Bridge)
A must-buy for all lovers of guitar music [GF]
Ligeti: Complete Works for a Cappella Choir (SWR Classic)
This music ranges from the avant-garde to pieces almost fit for cathedrals in the 1500s [JF]
Lincke: Overtures Vol. 2 (cpo)
A second volume of Lincke’s music offers no surprises but plenty of enjoyment [RMay]
Cavalieri: Rappresentatione di anima et di corpo (Naxos)
Cavalieri’s pioneering work given a modern interpretation with mixed results [PCG]
Mahler: Symphony 10 (Warner Classics)
(Déjà Review) Rattle is always a compelling guide to this work [TD]
Brahms: Concertos (Sony)
(Déjà Review) Fortunate the listener who learns her/his Brahms through these works [RB]
Sonatas for Cello (Challenge Classics)
Those who explore the hidden pathways of Russian music will find much to enjoy here [GT]
Mahler: Symphony 8 (Doráti Society)
An important entry to the discographies of both Mahler and Antal Doráti [LD]
Grigorjeva: Choral works (Toccata Classics)
Fine, often beautiful works in glorious choral singing [HC]
Schubert: String Quintet (RCA)
A fine performance even if it does not quite displace my established favourites [RMo]
Schubert: Elysium (BIS)
This journey to the Elysian fields is a recital that should satisfy all lovers of Schubert [GF]
Bologne: L’Amant Anonyme (Cedille)
Welcome first appearance on disc of Joseph Bologne’s only surviving opera [CRo]
Brahms: Choral works (Chandos)
The varied moods are perfectly realised by Stefan Parkman and his choir [JP]
Dvořák: Violin Concerto (Philips)
A remarkable record – I have little hesitation in making the Dvorák a first choice [CC]
D’Alay: The Dresden Concertos (Dynamic)
Pleasant, undemanding and unremarkable [DJB]
Puccini: Manon Lescaut (Deutsche Grammophon)
Netrebko’s star shines brightly in the otherwise dull Salzburg night’s sky [LD]
Stravinsky: The Soldier’s Tale (Hallé)
A fine achievement all around [MP]
Kathleen Long (piano) The Decca Solo Recordings 1941-1945 (APR)
Insightful, stylish Kathleen Long – a pianist too often taken for granted [JW]
Mahler: Symphony 2 (Pentatone)
A gorgeous, imaginative Mahler 2nd plagued by bottomless sound [DP]
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