Romantic

A collection of 24 posts

Chamber

Marschner: Piano Trios, Volume 1

A most rewarding disc

Orchestral

More Novák on Naxos from Marek Štilec

If you are new to the music of Novák, this would be a great place to start

Piano

Paul Wee plays Henselt & Bronsart

A terrific disc, containing a fine coupling of two concertos of limited playership

Robert Schumann

Schumann Symphones from Dresden

The Dresden Philharmonic under Janowski provide a stunning set of Schumann Symphonies

Romantic

Cellist Tim Posner stuns in Bloch, Bruch & Dohnányi

This is a glorious disc from so many angles

Piano

Yoav Levanon at the Gstaad Menuhin Festival, 2023

There is no doubt that Levanon is a major talent

Piano

Benjamin Grosvenor plays Robert & Clara Schumann & Brahms

A superb disc, beautifully recorded - and an 86 minute playing time!

Richard Strauss

Zubin Mehta conducts Richard Strauss' Sinfonia domestica

Mehta's Munich performance of Sinfonia domestica has completely changed how I think and feel about this piece

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

Brahms

Brahms Complete Songs #3: Volkslieder & Volkskinderlieder

All in all, this is wonderful. The singers are superbly chosen, and perfect for this repertoire

Chopin

Louis Lortie's Chopin on Chandos: Volume 7

A brilliant disc in each and every way

Romantic

Schubert: Glaube, Hoffnung, Liebe. Lieder from Samuel Hasselhorn and Joseph Middleton

An immensely satisfying disc

Sulllivan

Sullivan - Gilbert = Incidental Music

Sullivan's music is simply a delicious banquet of delight. This disc lavishes the music with love, and who could ask for more? A bargain

Schumann

Schumann Symphonies revealed anew

There are no booklet notes per se to this release; instead, we have five-minute talks by Norrington hismelf. What we do have written down is the approach used here: non-vinrato, orchestral layout (antiphonal for both strings - with a row of dounle-basses at the back - and for brass), for

Liszt

Death and Transfiguration: Kenneth Hamilton plays Liszt

A magnificent release, its contents perfectly judged and delivered with a balanced mix of virtuosity and intellect

Dvorak

Dvořák String Quartets, Volume 4

The Vogler Quartet is a major ensemble, and utterly dedicated to the music of Dvořák. A wonderful release

Brahms

Brahms Lieder from Christoph Pregardien

This first volume of Naxos' complete Brahms songs bodes incredibly well ... the beginning of an important cycle

Romantic

Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony & Urbs Roma

Definitely worth it for the "Urbs Roma" Symphony; and one can't have enough "Organ" Symphonies, after all!

Romantic

Romantic Fantasies on Sir Walter Scott's Novels (Czerny)

That Wang and Gingher are so convincing is testament to their devotion to this wonderful music

Piano

Anton Rubinstein Piano Concertos on cpo

A true disc of discoervy from first to last

Romantic

Romantic Piano Encores from Kenneth Hamilton

The front cover image says it all: a young girl peeping inside a treasure chest to see what lies within. And what we have here is a treasure trove of sound - beautifully shaped performances of music both well-known and awaiting discovery, each performance shaped like an individual jewel. Small

Opera

Hymns of Love: tenor Dmytro Popov's recital disc

Making a splash at London's Covent Garden as Rodofo Bohème in 2013, Dnytro Popov enjoys an international career. Notably, he was solo tenor in Teodor Currentzis' Verdi Requiem performances around Europe in 2019, but he has been active in many, many operatic roles, the most famous of

Richard Strauss

Louise Alder and Robin Ticciati shine in the music of Richard Strauss

Wonderful Strauss from Ticciati; Louise Alder on top form ...

Chamber

Brahms Cello Sonatas in fresh new performances

Two young artists deliver Brahms of freshness and enthusiasm