Challenge Classics
Saint-Saëns, Glazunov: Violin Concerti (Challenge Classics)
Virtuosic but not exceptional performances of a pair of Romantic concertos [NH]
Rachmaninov: The Return (Challenge Classics)
One of Rachmaninov’s less famous works gets a highly emotional rendering on this debut disc [MZ]
Auerbach: Milking Darkness (Challenge Classics)
Delta Piano Trio continue to excel in Auerbach’s music [LW]
From Mannheim to Berlin (Challenge Classics)
Cello playing of the highest calibre [JV]
Dowland: Lachrimae (Challenge Classics)
A sexy Italianate take on these pieces [DMD]
The Last Epiphany (Challenge Classics)
Thought-provoking juxtaposition of light and shade, of joy and horror, so valuable in the world of today [GF]
Porpora: L’aureo serto (Challenge Classics)
Well chosen pieces in fine performances are a perfect case for Porpora [JV]
More Bach (Challenge Classics)
Vibrant and energetic performances, a standout Third Brandenburg, but the disc is underfilled [DJB]
Silvestrov: The Messenger (Challenge Classics)
A valuable collection of the Ukrainian composer’s chamber works [SB]
Sonatas for Cello (Challenge Classics)
Those who explore the hidden pathways of Russian music will find much to enjoy here [GT]
Mozart: Piano Concertos 24 & 25 (Challenge Classics)
Period-style performances of poise and panache on a modern piano [RMo]
Schubert: Die Winterreise (Challenge Classics)
(Déjà Review) A fresh, personable and individual reading that shows these well-known songs in part in a new light [GF]
Porpora: L’aureo serto (Challenge Classics)
A satisfyingly versatile recital of bass arias [CRo]
Aumann: Chamber Music (Challenge Classics)
Entertaining music by a little-known composer, played with infectious enthusiasm [JV]
Fréderick Franssen (horn) (Challenge)
A virtuoso hornist addresses newly discovered Baroque repertoire [SV]
Mayr: Sacri Concentus (Challenge)
The performers are pretty much ideal advocates of Mayr’s oeuvre [JV]
Schubert: Symphony Nos 5 & 6 (Challenge)
Well-crafted accounts which would sometimes benefit from a lighter touch [MG]
Ravel: À Moune (Challenge)
An out-of-the-ordinary recording that is worth anyone’s time [DC]
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