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British Orchestral Works

In the earlier part of his career Beecham was a strong supporter of contemporary British composers, but he left few...

Reviewed in issue 6/1992

Poulenc Chamber Works

Alike in the high spirits of his Trio and Sextet and in the melancholy of his late solo wind sonatas—all...

Reviewed by Lionel Salter in issue: 8/1989

Haydn Symphonies Nos. 100 & 104

On this and other CDs I've been hearing lately I've been struck by the just discernible 'voice' (if I may...

Reviewed in issue 9/1984

Schubert (The) Two Piano Trios

There are plenty of instances of noteworthy recordings by musical siblings: the Chung Trio, the Labèque sisters and, more recently,...

Reviewed by Harriet Smith in issue: 2/2009

Frida Leider sings Wagner

On June 7th, 1938, between 8.30 pm and 9.35 pm the London Regional Programme of the BBC relayed part of...

Reviewed in issue 11/1989

Lebrun Oboe Concertos, Vol 2

Bart Schneemann’s first disc of oboe concertos by Ludwig August Lebrun (1752-90) was an unexpected delight (7/01), and now comes...

Reviewed by Lindsay Kemp in issue: 12/2004

Mascagni Cavalleria Rusticana

At the time of writing I have not seen the film, but when reading-the-magazine time comes round it will have...

Reviewed in issue 11/1985

Madrigali a due voci

This well-structured recital showcases the differing shared states arising from love. Often consecutive pieces seem to belong together although they...

Reviewed by Fabrice Fitch in issue: 6/2011

Gervase de Peyer Recital

This is a record largely of arrangements or alternatives, but it is none the worse for that since all of...

Reviewed in issue 4/1987

Honegger/Poulenc Perform their own works

Honegger recorded relatively few of his own works—Pacific 231, Rugby, the Prelude to La tempete and the Symphonie liturgique—and although...

Reviewed by Robert Layton in issue: 6/1994

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