Paganini

RCA LPs restored, showing Elman schmoozing his way through Mozart and encore trinkets [JW]

A wonderful completion of APR’s series exploring Backhaus’ exciting early recording career [RCh]

A long overdue salute to an overlooked Auer student and a Canadian violinist of technical polish [JW]

A valuable contribution to the recorded history of the classical guitar [ZT]

A second souvenir of the art of this guitar duo, with special emphasis on the youthful brilliance of Ida Presti [JW]

Gimpel’s Vox concertos: rich in virtuosity, glamour and colour [JW]

A 5-CD, finely upholstered salute to a great musician [JW]