Bach JS

11 Famous Cathedral Organs – recital (Alto)

Thirteen pieces, eleven cathedral organs, nine organists, one excellent concept [JF]

Barchet: Chamber Works (Hänssler Classic)

(Déjà Review) Full marks to Hänssler for giving enduring life to this most attractive and expert craftsman [JW]

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Bach: Die Kunst der Fuge (Hyperion)

A superb, lyrical performance of this great music [PSh]

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Bach: Organ Works, Vol 3 (Farao Classics)

A fitting ending to a magnificent project [SG]

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Youri Egorov (piano) 1977 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition (DeHaan Records)

A welcome addition to the Egorov discography [SG]

Neville Marriner (conductor): The Complete Warner Classics Recordings (Warner Classics)

An 80-CD centenary salute to Marriner, with (or without) his ASMF [JW]

Bach: Organ music (Proprius)

(Déjà Review) This organ produces some of the loveliest sounds I have heard for a very long time [GF]

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J S Bach: St John Passion (Claves)

Despite some shortcomings, this is one of the better performances of the St John Passion [JV]

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Pierre Cochereau (organ) The Album of the Centenary (Solstice)

A worthy tribute to a fine musician [SG]

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Bach & Shostakovich: Salvation (Brilliant Classics)

An unlikely concept that seems to work better than expected [NC]

Adila Fachiri and Marie Soldat (violin): (Biddulph)

Fachiri, Tovey and Soldat: historic recordings freighted with significance [JW]

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Joseph Szigeti (violin) Bach, Brahms & Vaughan Williams (Biddulph)

Humble pie time for a reviewer [JW]

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Vaughan Williams’ Serenade to Music (Albion Records)

Another transfer of the 1938 Serenade to Music and miscellaneous songs from the 16 singers [JW]

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Bach: Keyboard Works (Hyperion)

(Déjà Review) A significant series, a laudable one, and there’s no lessening in perception in this final volume [JW]

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Bach: Sonatas for Violin & Harpsichord Vol. 1 (Analekta)

A disc that will have pride of place on my shelf and one that is sure to get repeated listening [KS]

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Bach: Brandenburg Concertos (Danacord)

A near-complete 1930s Brandenburg Concerto cycle from Berlin and interesting additions [JW]

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Vaughan Williams’s Serenade to Music (Albion Records)

This important historical document must be judged on its own terms [JF]

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Bach: Sonatas for Violin and Keyboard (Ondine)

Melodically rich and well-crafted works, splendidly performed [SG]

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Four times Bach (HD Klassik)

Rich and vital performances in excellent sound [DC]

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Igor Levit (piano): Fantasia (Sony Classical)

Another outstanding recital from Levit, with a superb version of the big Busoni work [SB]

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Busoni: Sonatinas (Centaur)

(Déjà Review) Slotchiver is an ardent disciple of Busoni and her playing is authoritative [CSS]

My Soul, What Fear You? (King’s College, Cambridge)

A fascinating Lieder recital [JQ]

Lise Davidsen (soprano): Christmas From Norway (Decca)

Be sure this makes it under your next Christmas tree [MP]

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Bach: Goldberg Variations (Alba)

A poetic, refined, beautifully played account from a remarkable young Finnish pianist [RMo]