Review: The Messenger (Hélène Grimaud, Camerata Salzburg)
Grimaud's inspired pairing of Mozart and Sylvestrov yields rich rewards.
December 16, 2020
Review: John Williams in Vienna (Anne-Sophie Mutter, Wiener Philharmoniker)
Dim the lights and grab your bowl of popcorn for John Williams with the Wiener Philharmoniker.
December 15, 2020
Review: Ķeniņš: Symphony No 1 & Two Concertos (Latvian National Symphony Orchestra)
Latvian or Canadian? Who cares when the music’s this good.
December 14, 2020
Review: Good Night! (Bertrand Chamayou)
Going gentle into the good night with a magical piano recital.
December 11, 2020
Review: I Thought I Saw Your Face (Peet Morrison)
Denmark-based Australian cellist presents dark works perfect for 2020.
December 10, 2020
Review: James MacMillan: Organ Works (Stephen Farr)
A rich aspect of MacMillan’s music opened up in polished performances.
December 9, 2020
Review: Beethoven: The Violin Sonatas, 1-4 (Frank Peter Zimmermann, Martin Helmchen)
Subtle and carefree Beethoven from a crack German duo.
December 8, 2020
Review: Beethoven: Variations (Angela Hewitt)
All rise for Angela Hewitt in the National Anthem and Beethoven's favourite earworm.
December 7, 2020
Review: Schumann: String Quartets (Emerson String Quartet)
The Emersons transform Schumann's emotional volatility into pure gold.
December 4, 2020
Review: Corelli: Concerti Grossi, Opus 6 (Genesis Baroque)
New ensemble Genesis Baroque takes their time with Corelli favourites.
December 3, 2020
Review: Carnival (The Kanneh-Masons with Michael Morpurgo and Olivia Colman)
A charming debut from Britain's most talented family of musicians.
December 2, 2020
Review: Franz Schmidt: Complete Symphonies
A stunning and overdue set of Franz Schmidt’s symphonies.
November 23, 2020
Review: Care pupille (Samuel Mariño)
Male soprano Mariño is in luck with Gluck and Handel.
November 16, 2020