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The Art of Isolde Menges
Violin

The Art of Isolde Menges

A superb release, so much more than mere historical interest
23 Aug 2024 4 min read
Schubert Winterreise with John Carol Case
Schubert

Schubert Winterreise with John Carol Case

John Carol Case's voice carries all of the Wanderer’s world-weariness ...
02 Nov 2023 3 min read
Rachmaninoff Back through Time: Beecham and Wood
Rachmaninov

Rachmaninoff Back through Time: Beecham and Wood

Once again, music lovers are in Biddulph’s debt - these are vitally important performances
14 Jul 2023 3 min read
Furtwängler conducts Beethoven 9 (Bayreuth)
Beethoven

Furtwängler conducts Beethoven 9 (Bayreuth)

If this is your first Beethoven Ninth Symmphony - what a way to start!
02 Mar 2022 3 min read
American Art Quartet plays Haydn, Mozart & Beethoven
String Quartet

American Art Quartet plays Haydn, Mozart & Beethoven

Wonderful performances, beautifully remastered and presented, with highly informative booklet notes from Tully Potter
27 Feb 2022 3 min read
Sir Adrian Boult: A Musical Legacy
Orchestral

Sir Adrian Boult: A Musical Legacy

A salutary reminder of the greatness of this most English of conductors
15 Apr 2021 7 min read
George Szell and the Cleveland Orchestra: The Forgotten Recordings
Orchestral

George Szell and the Cleveland Orchestra: The Forgotten Recordings

This is a major release of historical recordings that at once reminds us of the stature of George Szell and his superb Cleveland Orchestra while also filling out our picture of their collaboration. The monolingual booklet comprises an extended essay by Lani Spahr on Szell himself. We hear how Szell
25 Mar 2021 4 min read
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