On the Record: What’s new on disc in January and February 2022
With two Recordings of the Month, a trio of American rediscoveries, operatic delights galore and the latest from the Kanneh-Masons, it’s a red-letter month on disc.
December 17, 2021
On the Record: What’s new on disc in December 2021
From Igor Levit to Stephen Hough the piano takes centre stage this month, but there are vocal pleasures too with Respighi songs and Christian Gerhaher’s complete Schumann.
November 22, 2021
On the Record: New recordings in November 2021
Blockbusters from Kaufmann and the Dude lead a stellar pack, but an exceptional month throws up plenty of other treasure, plus a remarkable Aussie debut.
October 25, 2021
On the Record: New recordings in October 2021
With half the country in lockdown, this month’s focus is on music to soothe the spirit, from Mozart, Fauré and Pärt, to Jordi Savall’s Victorian Odyssey
September 20, 2021
On the Record: New recordings in August 2021
Early music wins the laurels this month, from Jordi Savall’s medieval fiddle to David Skinner’s William Byrd and a trifecta of Handelian delights.
July 26, 2021
On the Record: New recordings in July 2021
Brett Dean helps riff on the Brandenburgs, Lise Davidsen cements a rising reputation and Rachel Podger delivers six new – yes new – Mozart sonatas.
June 28, 2021
On the Record: New recordings in June 2021
An Australian rising star makes an auspicious debut on disc, chamber music dominates in a month of major names, and a visceral new opera dissects the heart.
May 24, 2021
On the Record: What’s new on disc in May
A Belgian choreographer and Gluck make perfect bedfellows, Schnittke wins a convert and Osmo Vänskä delivers an unforgettable Mahler 10.
April 19, 2021
On the Record: What’s new on disc in April
Sex-crazed nuns and a Swedish trombonist’s tribute to Wollongong headline a month of new takes with plenty of surprises.
March 22, 2021
On the Record: What’s new on disc in March
From Montéclair to Martinů, lesser-known works are much in vogue as the new year gets into its stride.
February 22, 2021
On the Record: What’s New on Disc
What to spend your Christmas money on? Try some Trifonov, or take a punt and discover Thalberg, Eccles or Paul Ben-Haim.
December 21, 2020
On the Record: What’s new on disc
Early music leads the pack; Skelton’s Grimes at last; in praise of unknown composers; and Christmas cheer, anyone?
November 23, 2020
On the Record: What’s New on Disc
Rare outings score over same old-same old, new wine in old bottles, and do we really need more Beethoven?
October 19, 2020