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Review of Mozart Violin Sonatas

Mozart Violin Sonatas

Here are two of the finest Mozart Violin Sonatas, played by two of the finest Mozart chamber musicians, expertly remastered...

Reviewed in issue 9/1986

Review of Mikhail Pletnev plays the Rachmaninov Piano

Mikhail Pletnev plays the Rachmaninov Piano

Gimmickry? Not a bit of it. This is a genuinely illuminating and thought-provoking issue. More than that, it’s immensely enjoyable....

Reviewed in issue 3/1999

Review of Charles Kullman - Serenade

Charles Kullman - Serenade

The double-sided 78rpm was perfect for this sort of repertory, and indeed for a singer of Kullman’s qualities. Limpid tone,...

Reviewed by Patrick O'Connor in issue: 2/1996

Review of 20th Century Wind Music

20th Century Wind Music

The combination of flute, viola and harp has not been exactly over-employed since Debussy composed his Sonata of 1916, so...

Reviewed by Michael Stewart in issue: 12/1994

Review of Bartók, Strauss R & Stravinsky Violin Works

Bartók, Strauss R & Stravinsky Violin Works

Here‚ following his earlier Rachmaninov discs‚ 28­year­old Nikolai Lugansky concentrates on the composer’s youthful ardour and intricacy. And as on...

Reviewed in issue 13/2001

Review of Arcadi Volodos: Piano Transcriptions

Arcadi Volodos: Piano Transcriptions

Alerted to Arcadi Volodos’s calibre I hurried to London’s Wigmore Hall some months ago. I was not disappointed. Performing a...

Reviewed by Bryce Morrison in issue: 10/1997

Review of Fauré Nocturnes

Fauré Nocturnes

David Lively, an American pianist now living in France, has impressive credentials: one of Arrau's few pupils, he has been...

Reviewed by Lionel Salter in issue: 9/1990

Review of Beethoven String Quartets, Opp 59 Nos 1-3, 74 and 95

Beethoven String Quartets, Opp 59 Nos 1-3, 74 and 95

The Lausanne-based Sine Nomine Quartet bring to these performances a splendid combination of energy, commitment and elegance. It’s very satisfying...

Reviewed by DuncanDruce in issue: 4/2006

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Review of Brain,Kell & Goossens play Schumann & Beethoven

Brain,Kell & Goossens play Schumann & Beethoven

''Brain-Kell-Goossens play Schumann and Beethoven'' announces the cover of this disc, in an attempt to bring a somewhat diverse programme...

Reviewed in issue 12/1993

Review of Scriabin Piano Works

Scriabin Piano Works

Sophie Cristofari (a name new to me and about whom the booklet tells us nothing) is a pianist who clearly...

Reviewed by Tim Parry in issue: 12/2002


 

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