Codebreaker (James McCarthy) & Ode to a Nightingale (Will Todd)
This is a major new addition. Codebreaker is a 55-minute piece for choir, orchestra and soprano, composed by British composer James McCarthy and premiered...
Nimrod Borenstein, Violin Concerto
Nimrod Borenstein’s Violin Concerto is a substantial work cast in four movements. It resembles the style of Prokofiev, Barber, Glass and -dare I say-...
Currentzis, Tchaikovsky Symphony 6 “Pathetique”
Currentzis seems to shock and awe with each new release. I had been eagerly anticipating this Tchaikovsky release, having been exposed to the conductor’s...
Trifonov, “Evocations”
Trifonov has already established himself as a leading pianist of our generation and this release has been met with some great reviews. What we...
Zimerman, Schubert Sonatas D959 and D960
Music review: Krystian Zimerman, Schubert Sonatas D959 D960 These are very interesting interpretations of the last two Schubert sonatas. Zimerman has always been what I'd...
Mahler Symphony 5 – Jansons, Bavarian RSO
BR Klassik’s output lately consists of first class performances. Like its recent Haitink Mahler 3, this Mahler 5 with the Bavarian RSO and Mariss...
Mendelssohn, Scottish & Reformation Symphonies, Manacorda
There are many things to cherish in this new recording of Mendelssohn's 3rd and 5th symphonies. The Kammerakademie Potsdam with conductor Antonello Manacorda seem...
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...
Currentzis and the BBC Music Magazine Opera Award 2017
The BBC Music Magazine award for Best Opera recording has been a justifiable victory for Currentzis and his forces for their recording of Don...
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...
