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Sibelius: Orchestral Works

If the programme appeals this CD is a good bet. The Philharmonia sound is rich and warm and it is...

Reviewed in issue 4/1987

Vivaldi Four Seasons

I have reviewed more than 40 versions of The Four Seasons over the years, but a few of the recent...

Reviewed by John Duarte in issue: 1/1995

Bach St John Passion

Taken from a live performance in Lugano in 1998, this vital reading is impressively conceived: even though there are audience...

Reviewed by Jonathan Freeman-Attwood in issue: 9/1999

Beecham conducts Richard Strauss

This is the second CD transfer of Beecham’s mono Heldenleben to have come my way recently so I will not...

Reviewed in issue 6/1999

Concert Parisien

This attractive programme, featuring domestic music from the time of Louis XV, with showcase items for each of the four...

Reviewed by Lindsay Kemp in issue: 10/2010

(La) Roza Enflorese

La Roza Enflorese are a vocal and instrumental ensemble I am listening to for the first time. Their inspiration comes...

Reviewed in issue 5/2002

Fauré & Bernstein Choral Works

Richard Hickox attempts a compromise approach to the Faure Requiem and very nearly succeeds in both having his cake and...

Reviewed by Michael Oliver in issue: 1/1987

Messiaen Vingt Regards sur l'Enfant Jésus

Joanna MacGregor is a pianist who combines fearless technique with great intelligence and imagination. When these qualities are matched by...

Reviewed by Michael Oliver in issue: 5/1996

Debussy Piano Trio

If ever there were an example of an immature work whose revival does no service to the composer's reputation, it...

Reviewed by Christopher Headington in issue: 12/1987

Prokofiev Violin Sonatas, etc

A favourite coupling, and a secure recommendation, most notably for Pierre Amoyal’s excellent contribution. Prokofiev’s First Sonata (chronologically his Second)...

Reviewed in issue 7/1999

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