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Brahms Lieder

In choosing a programme of so many well-known songs, Groop is inevitably treading on dangerous ground. Listening to her generalized...

Reviewed in issue 1/1998

Ibert Miniatures

In his eloquent defence accompanying this charming and enterprising disc, writer Jean-Yves Bras tell us of Ibert’s friendship with Honegger,...

Reviewed by Bryce Morrison in issue: 4/2009

Bach Cantatas, BWV57, 110 and 122

Philippe Herreweghe and his Collegium Vocale continue their series of Bach’s sacred cantatas with three pieces written for the Leipzig...

Reviewed by Nicholas Anderson in issue: 11/1996

Who is Afraid of 20th Century Music?

It might be thought that New Year as customarily marked in Vienna is a pleasurable yet ever increasing anomaly, so...

Reviewed by kYlzrO1BaC7A in issue: 8/2000

Bach Partitas Nos 2, 4 & 5

In the biography of François Guerrier, we are told ‘he is quick to point out that the Partitas draw their...

Reviewed by Nalen Anthoni in issue: 6/2005

Marek - Orchestral Works, Volume 3

I am not sure, but this latest instalment in Koch’s Marek series might just be the best so far. The...

Reviewed in issue 2/1999

Grainger Orchestral & Piano Works

It doesn't matter how many times you hear this material (and compilations don't come any more generous that this one),...

Reviewed by Edward Seckerson in issue: 12/1990

Bart Oliver! (London Palladium cast)

This new recording of Oliver! based on the current stage production at the London Palladium is full of good things,...

Reviewed in issue 8/1995

Tchaikovsky: Symphonies

The Ashkenazy set makes a particulary welcome compilation, when these colourful, dramatic performances, warmly sympathetic yet never self-indulgent, remain among...

Reviewed by Edward Greenfield in issue: 3/1990

Telemann Funeral Music for Garlieb Sillem

Here is another Telemann rarity from this enterprising German record company. Garlieb Sillem, the Hamburg Mayor for whose obsequies Telemann...

Reviewed by Nicholas Anderson in issue: 7/1994

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