Newest Reviews

Bach: Goldberg Variations (Animal Music)

A combination that seems so unlikely, but it works very well [DJB]

A Light Has Dawned (Convivium Records)

This will bring refined delight to everyone keen on excellent choral music both ancient and modern [DC]

David Nadien (violin): Live in Recital (Biddulph)

A live concert from 1972 finds David Nadien and Jaques Abram in excellent form [JW]

Rubbra: Crucifixus pro Nobis (Delphian)

The Rubbra discography advances with very fine performances and three premieres [GH]

Vivaldi in Prague (Accent)

An excellent survey of Vivaldi’s contacts and influence in Prague [JV]

Martinů: Le Jour de Bonté (Arco Diva)

(Déjà Review) Charming and interesting, and leaves you hungry for more [ST] One of the highlights and discoveries of the Martinů celebrations [RB]

Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No.2; Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances (naïve)

(Déjà Review) Compelling performances of major works [RC]

MacMillan: Sun-Dogs, Visitatio Sepulchri (BIS)

(Déjà Review) Two highly contrasting choral works by an outstanding contemporary composer in superb performances [JQ]