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Beethoven Violin Sonatas
Jean-Claude Pennetier | Régis Pasquier
This set abounds in the reputed Gallic virtues. Clarity, liveliness and polish are the watchwords, allied to sensitive musicianship and...
Reviewed by DuncanDruce in issue: 6/1998
Beethoven Piano Works
This is a Hammerklavier of no mean distinction—as it needs to be if it is to hold an honourable place...
Reviewed in issue 9/1992
Beethoven Violin Sonatas, Vol. 3
Erich Gruenberg and David Wilde are experienced artists who make a good team, so we can welcome this third disc...
Reviewed by Christopher Headington in issue: 12/1993
Beethoven Symphonies Nos 4 and 5
Minnesota Orchestra | Osmo Vänskä
It was during Osmo Vänskä’s time with the BBC Scottish SO that his Beethoven began winning golden opinions. There was...
Reviewed by Richard Osborne in issue: 3/2005
Mozart; Schubert; Schumann Piano Works
After Valerie Tryon’s Chopin, Liszt and Ravel marathons for APR comes a mixed recital where her immaculate virtues are displayed...
Reviewed by Bryce Morrison in issue: 1/2008
Beethoven Sonatas for Fortepiano
Among British fortepianists today, Melvyn Tan is certainly one of the leading lights. This record attests to his formidable technique...
Reviewed by Stanley Sadie in issue: 5/1988
Beethoven Triple Concerto; Choral Fantasia
Since the Beaux Arts Trio last recorded Beethoven's Triple Concerto in 1977 (Philips, 4/78—nla) two of its personnel have changed,...
Reviewed by Edward Greenfield in issue: 6/1994
Beethoven & Schnittke: String Quartets
Alfred Schnittke's Third String Quartet, one of his most absorbing works, is a meditation on how a composer of today...
Reviewed by Michael Oliver in issue: 4/1990
Beethoven Complete Violin Sonatas
Wilhelm Kempff | Wolfgang Schneiderhan
In the 1950s these recordings would have given a very up-to-date impression, I imagine; the playing is extremely clean –...
Reviewed by DuncanDruce in issue: 12/2000
Beethoven Piano Concerto 5; Choral Fantasia
London Classical Players | London Schütz Choir | Melvyn Tan | Roger Norrington
The opening, threefold flourish of the Emperor Concerto has always seemed to me the herald of a work of huge,...
Reviewed by Stanley Sadie in issue: 4/1990
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