Orchestral Meeting Franz Lachner: the Sixth Symphony on cpo The repertoire might be off the beaten track, but what delights await!
Schubert Schubert's Die schöne Müllerin: the pub edition! This Müllerin is destined to captivate and amuse
Offenbach Offenbach's “La Princesse de Trébizonde” from Opera Rara A fine release, pretty much beyond criticism. Fabulous
Verdi Verdi's I Lombardi: Pertusi, Pretti and Machaidze shine A fine introduction to a Verdi opera that deserves far rmore performances than it actually gets ....
Ballet “Orfa”: World Premiere of Adolphe Adam's Romantic ballet This is a wonderful release, spotlighting magnificent music in a powerfully convincing performance
English Music Prometheus Unbound: Parry on Chandos This is a major release and one that I hope will received the aclclaim - and indeed awards - it deserves
Orchestral Spain, Peru & Jerusalem: Paul Wranitzky returns ... Another fine release in Noxos’ Wranitzky's series
Tchaikovsky Tchaikovsky Tone Poems ignite under Alpesh Chauhan Alpesh Chauhan is a fine conductor, and the BBC Scottish orchestra is on fine form in these neglected maserpieces
Rimsky-Korsakov Rimsky-Korsakov and opera I: Sadko The score is a masterpiece; this production and performance remind us, in their imaginative scope, of the sheer fertility of Rimsky’s operas
Robert Schumann Schumann chamber music from the Kungsbacka Piano Trio Schumann's Third Trio is a masterpiece; and then there are those fascinating Canonic Studies ...
Classical Introducing Franz Krommer ... An eminently enjoyable disc of the music of Franz Krommer, heard in the freshest performances imaginable
Piano Benjamin Grosvenor plays Robert & Clara Schumann & Brahms A superb disc, beautifully recorded - and an 86 minute playing time!
Raff Raff: String Quartets Nos. 1 & 5 If all you know of Raff is his Cavatina, get this disc urgently. It shows so many sides of the composer's voice ...
19th Century The Chamber Music of Eduard Nápravník Superbly recorded, brilliantly and extensively annotated, this entire disc breathes class
Farrenc Louise Farrenc, Symphonies and Overtures from Laurence Equilbey and Insula It is truly wonderful that we how have Farrenc's theee symphonies in faultless performances by Insula in one place
Schubert Padmore and Uchida perform Schubert’s “Schwanengesang” This is a glorious disc: Padmore and Uchida deliver a stunning Schwanengesamg
Wagner Wagner’s “The Rhinegold” at ENO Musically, this is a fantastic evening, not to be missed. My personal jury, however, remains out as regards the production
Bruckner A Tale of Two Järvis (2): Paavo Järvi conducts Bruckner's Seventh Paavo Järvi - clearly now a lean, mean Bruckner machine - offers a Bruckner Seventh to treasure
Schumann Emile Naoumoff plays Schumann An amazing disc , one for pianophiles - and lovers of Schumann - the World over
Opera Lisette Oropesa: French Bel Canto Arias by Rossini and Donizetti A simply wonderful disc. The spectrum of emotions is vast, teh programming inspired
Live Performance Sir Bryn Terfel and Verdi's Falstaff in Lerici: the triumph of youth This was a fascinating display of talent ... and there is no doubting Bryn Terfel is the Falstaff of today
19th Century Weber Der Freischütz from Freiburg This is the most significant of modern performances of Freischütz
Keyboard A discovery: the Keyboard Concertos of Johann Wilhelm Wilms Heartily recommended: there is such variety here, and the music is guaranteed to delight
19th Century Requiem pour Louis XVI: Martini It seems pretty much everything Niquet touches turns to gold ...
