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Review of Dvorák Chamber Works

Dvorák Chamber Works

Dvorak's G major Quartet is almost his last and certainly his most unusual work in the medium; and it sets...

Reviewed by John Warrack in issue: 4/1992

Review of Schubert Lieder

Schubert Lieder

“Do you know of any happy music?” Schubert once asked a friend. “I don’t.” Those words could stand as an...

Reviewed by Richard Wigmore in issue: 5/2008

Review of Raff Orchestral Works

Raff Orchestral Works

The Swiss-born composer Joachim Raff (1822–82) saw himself as a man with a historical mission: to fuse the music of...

Reviewed by Richard Wigmore in issue: 10/1990

Review of Bruckner Symphony No 0

Bruckner Symphony No 0

Returning to Riccardo Chailly's Decca recording of this attractive early Bruckner symphony has been a greater pleasure than encountering Eliahu...

Reviewed by Richard Osborne in issue: 3/1991

Review of Schubert The Trout etc

Schubert The Trout etc

Outstandingly clear, lifelike recorded sound, combined with Nathalie Juchors-Paoletti’s fine touch, ensure that the Trout gives a sparkling impression. The...

Reviewed by DuncanDruce in issue: 9/2000

Review of Toch Cantata of Bitter Herbs; Jephta

Toch Cantata of Bitter Herbs; Jephta

Of all the recordings licensed from the Milken Archive, this one whetted my appetite the most. Both the Cantata of...

Reviewed by Guy Rickards in issue: 7/2005

Review of Bainton; Clifford Orchestral Works Vol 2

Bainton; Clifford Orchestral Works Vol 2

This second helping from Chandos of music by Anglo-Australian composers Edgar Bainton (1880-1956) and Hubert Clifford (1904-59), boasts performances and...

Reviewed by Andrew Achenbach in issue: 3/2003

Review of Beethoven Cantatas

Beethoven Cantatas

Beethoven was only 19 when in Bonn he was commissioned to write this 40-minute cantata on the Emperor’s death. It...

Reviewed by Edward Greenfield in issue: 4/1997

Review of Holst The Planets. Varèse Arcana

Holst The Planets. Varèse Arcana

As handsomely groomed a set of The Planets as one might have expected from the Philharmonia/Slatkin partnership. Thankfully, Holst’s Allegro...

Reviewed in issue 1/1998

Review of Bach Violin Partitas & Sonatas

Bach Violin Partitas & Sonatas

Belatedly for the centenary in 1992 of his birth, but no less welcome, are these recordings of Szigeti in his...

Reviewed by Lionel Salter in issue: 2/1997


 

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