21st Century The vocal music of Arnulf Herrmann This is a compelling disc - it draws you in, making repeated listening both necessity and pleasure
21st Century Paavo Järvi conducts John Adams It is becoming increasingly evident that everything Paavo Järvi touches turns to sonic gold
20th Century Berlin Festival (1): Ensemblekollektiv Berlin / Enno Poppe Musikfest Berlin 2022 is in full flow ... A phenomenal concert
Scandinavian REPOST Music is like H20: Eliasson Symphonies & Trombone Concerto on BIS A superb introduction to the music of Anders Elisasson. This is profound, often beautiful, music
Birtwistle Repost: Birtwistle Chamber Works (BIS) A superb disc - the Nash Ensemble reminds us of their place at he top of the chamber tree, while Birtwistle's music remains as uncompromising and brilliant as ever
Competitions Invocations: Maroussia Gentet and the Concours d'Orléans Gentet's disc is a beautifully realised, well-balanced recital of great interest
Contemporary Visions and Utterances: Concert Review An invaluable experience for Rebecca Saunders’ blistering new piece and George Walker’s fine Sinfonia No. 5
Piano Andreas Haefliger plays Ravel, Bartók and Ammann Stimulating programming from Haefliger for this trio of delights!
21st Century The Beauty of Contemporary Music: Detlef Heusinger In short, an expression of utmost beauty couched in modernist terms
20th Century Penderecki Complete Music for String Quartet A disc shot full with life and adventure: absolutely what Classical Explorer is all about!. The vivid performances are self-recommending
