Mahler Symphony 6, Currentzis, MusicAeterna
Review:
Mahler, Symphony 6 "Tragic"
MusicAeterna
Teodor Currentzis (conductor)
Sony Classical
This is not just another Mahler 6th. And this is no easy thing to say considering that the competition...
Christian Lindberg, Steppenwolf
It's no surprise that this disc is immediately accessible and a joy to listen to. Lindberg's own compositions have always been a rewarding experience,...
Schubert Symphonies – Günter Wand
This is one of the most all-round satisfactory (digital) cycles of the Schubert symphonies. Gunter Wand has been called a master of the core German...
Beethoven, Symphony 9, Haitink / Bavarian RSO
Music review - Beethoven, Symphony 9, Bernard Haitink / Chor & Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks / Sally Matthews, soprano / Gerhild Romberger, alto /...
Beethoven & Sibelius Violin Concertos, Tetzlaff, Ticciati
Don't get me wrong, Tetzlaff is magnificent here, but the whole release is let down at places by Ticciati's understated orchestral contribution.
Stanisław Skrowaczewski
Underrated. Skrowaczewski was an underrated conductor in his lifetime. Yes the press would review the CDs he would release on smaller record labels but...
Best Classical Music Albums of 2018 (Top 5)
This has been a great year for classical music and I've found it really hard to select only 5 releases. Many of my favourite...
Mahler Symphony 3 – Haitink & Bavarian RSO
This is an exceptional Mahler 3rd. Having compared a dozen CDs before writing this review, I can attest it displaces a lot of the...
Alchemy (Music by Jalbert, Stucky & Vine), Jupiter String Quartet & Bernadette Harvey
Music Review: Alchemy / Jupiter String Quartet / Bernadette Harvey (piano) / Marquis
This new release by Marquis features chamber works by three distinguished contemporary composers...
VÃkingur Ólafsson, Bach & Philip Glass
Music Reviews:
Philip Glass, Piano Works (selection)
VÃkingur Ólafsson (pianist)
Deutsche Grammophon
Bach, Solo Piano Works (selection)
VÃkingur Ólafsson (pianist)
Deutsche Grammophon
Philip Glass
I have listened to a lot of different recordings of the...