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ELGAR Falstaff CHADWICK Tam O'Shanter (Constantine)

Ever wondered what would happen if you broke Elgar’s Falstaff into several sections and inserted readings from Shakespeare’s Henry IV?...

Reviewed by Richard Bratby in issue: 11/2019

COATES Orchestral Works, Vol 1

When I was a youngster Eric Coates’s worst fears were being realised, in other words (and here I quote him)...

Reviewed by Rob Cowan in issue: 11/2019

BRUCKNER Symphony No 7 (Gilbert)

This recording of Bruckner’s Seventh Symphony has been released to coincide with the start of Alan Gilbert’s tenure as principal...

Reviewed by Christian Hoskins in issue: 11/2019

BEETHOVEN Piano Concertos Nos 1 & 2 (Giltburg)

In most respects these are distinguished readings. Sonically speaking, the judicious balance between piano and orchestra conveys a palpable chamber-like...

Reviewed by Jed Distler in issue: 11/2019

BEETHOVEN Complete Piano Concertos (Lisiecki)

The Canadian pianist Jan Lisiecki has been accorded a distinct honour by DG, the company for whom he has recorded...

Reviewed by Patrick Rucker in issue: 11/2019

BARTÓK Violin Concerto No 2 (Skride)

Yet more formidable reportage of what’s surely one of the last century’s truly great concertos. Among the finest versions to...

Reviewed by Rob Cowan in issue: 11/2019

The John Adams Album

Kent Nagano and the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal’s splendid new disc of John Adams presents three contrasting pieces in their...

Reviewed by Patrick Rucker in issue: 11/2019

BEETHOVEN Complete Piano Sonatas (Igor Levit)

Six years ago Igor Levit burst on to the recording scene, making his debut with Beethoven’s last five sonatas at...

Reviewed by Harriet Smith in issue: AW2019

La Gracieuse - Pièces de Viole by Marin Marais

It was many years ago in Dartington, the early music haven where the Devon air is infused with the song...

Reviewed by Mark Seow in issue: AW2019

BRAUNFELS; PFITZNER The Romantic Piano Concerto Vol 79

One key aspect of Pfitzner’s endlessly fascinating Piano Concerto that immediately strikes home is its harmonic richness, especially with respect...

Reviewed by Rob Cowan in issue: AW2019

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