Newest Reviews

Britten: Phaedra, A Charm of Lullabies, Lachrymae (Chandos)

(Déjà Review) A wonderful collection which succeeds because of the excellence of the performances [MG]

Schubert: Lieder (Avie)

An interesting compilation of Schubert Lieder, competently performed, but lacking expressive variety [DJa]

Ernesto Halffter: Piano Music (Nimbus)

(Déjà Review) For all fans of attractive, passionate Spanish music this is an ideal disc with which to impress friends [Byz]

Andrea Bacchetti (piano): Live at Fazioli Concert Hall (Artemisia)

A substantial and well-crafted recital. [DC]

Mendelssohn: Symphony No 2 ‘Lobgesang’ (BIS)

Smaller forces from Suzuki, but all the drive, passion and enthusiasm you could hope for [SGa]

Vasks: 80th Anniversary Edition (Ondine)

Some key Vasks works reappear in excellent versions [SB]

Beethoven Fidelio PH10033

Beethoven: Fidelio (Profil)

Defying its sixty-six years the sound quality of Keilberth’s Fidelio is certainly remarkable for its age [MC]

Debussy v5 BISCD1405

Debussy: Piano Music Vol 5 (BIS)

The final disc of a wonderful cycle [CH]