Bartók

Uproarious music-making, not to be taken too seriously [LW]

Anderszewski impressively realizes the character of these folk-inspired pieces [LW]

Top-notch performances from the past given a new lease of life [SG]

Pianism of the highest calibre [SG]

A puzzling release in which clarity trumps nuance and warmth [JW]

This performance has completely revised my view of the Viola Concerto [DMD]

A real Winner! [MP]

Characterful performances of familiar Bartók in a stunning vibrant recording [LW]

A life-enhancing experience of which I wish every music lover could be a part [GF]

One good and two superb performances of these modern classics [SB]

(Déjà Review) Bach is a most musical pianist whose understanding of the Bartókian idiom should be sampled [CC]

(Déjà Review) Splendid performances that could hardly be bettered [IL]

An outstanding version of the rare Four Orchestral Pieces and a very good one of the Concerto for Orchestra [SB]

Sensitive and perceptive readings of interesting repertoire from an accomplished duo [GPu]

Kubelík the modernist at his wizardly best [DMD]

The admirable art of violinist Eudice Shapiro, heard in core repertory [JW]

A good example of 1920s music in outstanding performances, let down by lack of texts [LW]

A stunning CD – fantastic performances of strongly contrasting works [PBW]

(Déjà Review) Superb modern versions of these works [JP]

(Déjà Review) Marvellously subtle and polished … delightfully witty [TH]

Two firecracker performers strike a storm of sparks off one another [DMD]

(Déjà Review) A fine selection [RB]

No lover of Bartók’s music or of modern 20th century classics should be without this exceptional issue [GFe]

Four works reflect the time between modernity and tradition, revolution and republic, jazz and dance music [JF]