Review: Brahms: Piano Concertos (András Schiff, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment)
Everything old is new again as Schiff’s period instrument Brahms proves a revelation.
July 16, 2021
Review: N’espérez plus, mes yeux… Airs sérieux et à boire, Vol. 3 (Les Arts Florissants)
Drinking songs, but not as you know them.
July 15, 2021
Review: Byrd 1588 (Alamire, Fretwork, David Skinner)
The enterprising David Skinner shines a welcome light on Byrd’s secular music.
July 14, 2021
Review: Passione (Freddie De Tommaso)
A Tunbridge Wells tenor’s debut disc proves the real Italian deal.
July 13, 2021
Review: Im Abendrot (Matthias Goerne, Seong-Jin Cho)
Matthias Goerne beckons you towards the sunset in this glorious recital.
July 12, 2021
Review: Handel: Rodelinda (The English Concert, Harry Bicket)
A veteran Handelian returns to Rodelinda with a vengeance.
July 9, 2021
Review: Mozart: Ombra compagna (Lisette Oropesa)
More lows than highs for Lisette Oropesa's anticipated debut disc.
July 8, 2021
Review: Verdi: Un ballo in maschera (Wiener Staatsoper)
Vienna’s top trio of Verdians makes this Ballo one for keeps.
July 7, 2021
Review: Tiranno (Kate Lindsey, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen)
A stunning, multi-faceted disc from distinguished mezzo.
July 6, 2021
Review: Ysaÿe: Six Sonatas for Solo Violin (James Ehnes)
James Ehnes offers the perfect antidote to those lockdown blues.
July 5, 2021
Review: Chopin’s Materpieces (Anton Rosputko)
Rosputko sails choppy seas and an interminable funeral march.
July 2, 2021
Review: Durufle: Complete Organ Works (Thomas Trotter)
The Fab Four: Thomas Trotter, Duruflé and Harrison & Harrison.
July 1, 2021
Review: Bach: The Six Partitas (Mahan Esfahani)
More fireworks and philosophy from one of today's harpsichord greats.
June 30, 2021