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Beethoven Violin Sonatas

Jumppanen and Cerovsek make a formidable duo, playing together with great freedom yet achieving impeccable ensemble and balance. This last...

Reviewed by DuncanDruce in issue: 3/2007

Opera Pearls

A varied and enjoyable collection, dominated by Harmoniemusik-style Mozart at once cultured and affectionate. The Nielsen and Wagner excerpts sound...

Reviewed in issue 4/1998

Mozart Symphonies Nos 39-41; Bassoon Concerto

Would we play Mozart’s last three symphonies any differently if we didn’t know they were his last? – if we...

Reviewed by Stanley Sadie in issue: 9/2004

Boyce Trio Sonatas

Hyperion’s English Orpheus series continues its valuable mission with this two-disc set containing the complete trio sonatas by one of...

Reviewed by Lindsay Kemp in issue: 4/1997

Verdi Un ballo in Maschera

This reissue of Ballo is a welcome reminder of the special qualities of its principals. As JBS intimated when it...

Reviewed by Alan Blyth in issue: 9/1987

Boulez Pli selon Pli

Back in 1996‚ when Pierre Boulez’s first recording of Pli selon Pli was reissued on CD (Sony Classical‚ 7/96)‚ I...

Reviewed in issue 7/2002

Grieg Songs

Anne Sofie von Otter’s Grieg recital for DG (6/93R) did much to encourage singers outside Scandinavia to bring back to...

Reviewed by Mike Ashman in issue: 10/2008

Santos Symphony No 4; Symphonic Variations

At just under 15 minutes, the Symphonic Variations may be compact, but should in no way be considered a trifle....

Reviewed by Guy Rickards in issue: 1/2003

The Harp of Ludovico

Let me say right away, that this is a quite stunning record. It isn't just that the repertory is far-removed...

Reviewed by John Duarte in issue: 6/1992

Musica Dolce

In his notes Colin Tilney says that the use of small rooms advocated by Caccini and his colleagues helped the...

Reviewed by John Duarte in issue: 12/1992

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