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Holst Vocal Works

These two discs neatly bring together virtually all the most important works of Gustav Holst after the ever-popular Planets. Both...

Reviewed by Edward Greenfield in issue: 7/2011

Schumann String Quartets 1 & 2

These skilful, elegant performances of Schumann's first two string quartets were welcomed on their original appearance in 1977 by Max...

Reviewed by John Warrack in issue: 10/1988

Brahms: Piano Works

Aaron Copland once called Faure ''the French Brahms'', and we can find the same reticent warmth, harmonic subtlety and pianistic...

Reviewed by Christopher Headington in issue: 10/1990

Montsalvatge (El) Gato con Botas

It is often said of the UK that her composers have to die before achieving their due attention but it...

Reviewed by Guy Rickards in issue: 6/2004

(The) Art of Maurice André

The first true modern-day classical trumpet soloist, Maurice André is still an icon for many who reckon his unmistakable qualities...

Reviewed by Jonathan Freeman-Attwood in issue: 13/2003

Evening Star - German Opera Arias

Once more Thomas Quasthoff puts us in his debt with a recital wholly out of the ordinary, executed – with...

Reviewed by Alan Blyth in issue: 7/2002

Tchaikovsky Symphony No.6, 'Pathetique'; Romeo and Juliet

Here’s further proof that Andris Nelsons has built up a very special rapport with the CBSO over the last...

Reviewed by Andrew Achenbach in issue: 5/2011

Gombert Missa Tempore Paschali

This second instalment of Gombert from Henry’s Eight (the first was reviewed in 10/96) is cause for celebration. For one...

Reviewed by Fabrice Fitch in issue: 7/1997

Shostakovich Symphony No 3

While Mahler and Richard Strauss were, statistically at least, the composers about whom Gerard Schwarz had most to say during...

Reviewed by David Gutman in issue: 1/2007

Enescu Music for Violin and Piano

Enescu’s best work, like Bartok’s, combines craftsmanship with a bold and often colourful exterior. Much of it sounds improvised. But,...

Reviewed in issue 8/2001

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