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.
A Belgian choreographer and Gluck make perfect bedfellows, Schnittke wins a convert and Osmo Vänskä delivers an unforgettable Mahler 10.
Sex-crazed nuns and a Swedish trombonist’s tribute to Wollongong headline a month of new takes with plenty of surprises.
From Montéclair to Martinů, lesser-known works are much in vogue as the new year gets into its stride.
What to spend your Christmas money on? Try some Trifonov, or take a punt and discover Thalberg, Eccles or Paul Ben-Haim.
Early music leads the pack; Skelton’s Grimes at last; in praise of unknown composers; and Christmas cheer, anyone?
Rare outings score over same old-same old, new wine in old bottles, and do we really need more Beethoven?
From Nicola Benedetti’s “benchmark recording” of Elgar to Lang Lang’s less successful take on Bach.