Review: Ethel Smyth: Fête Galante (Retrospect Opera)
Another welcome addition to Ethel Smyth's output shows off her lighter side on the excellent boutique Retrospect Opera label.
Another welcome addition to Ethel Smyth's output shows off her lighter side on the excellent boutique Retrospect Opera label.
Lin’s new survey confirms her as in the premier rank of Glass interpreters.
Rediscovered Kelly reveal an Aussie composer with another string to his bow.
Brett Dean leads the way with evocations of otherworldly visitations.
ASQ founder’s quartets offer a delightful chamber music discovery.
A collection of miniatures by an underrated modern master.
Chiaroscuro lends plenty of light and shade to Papa Jo’s old favourites.
Komitas reworked explores unusual but captivating Armenian sacred music.
Trevino reveals himself as a lean, lithe, fresh-sounding Beethovenian.
Kratzler and Runnicles brilliantly reflect Zemlinsky’s tale of Alma and Alex.
Varied keyboard recital is a match made in paradise.
A siren Song of the Night takes us on a nocturnal journey.
Fine performances from all concerned, but not temperamental enough.