Ascoltiamo! Penguin Guide Rosette CDs Ⅰ（A-I）
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Penguin Guide Rosette CDs --- Sorted by Composer
Complete from 1989
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Adams Shaker loops [also Glass, Reich and Heath] -- LCO, Warren-Green. Virgin VC7 91168-2. PG91: rosette - inspired performance; outstandingly vivid recording.
Albeniz Cantos de Espana: Cordoba, Op. 234/4; Mallorca, Op. 202; Suite espanola, Op. 47; .. -- Julian Bream, . RCA RCD 14378. PG90: rosette - for both albeniz and granodos:superb form, slendid recital.
Cantos de Espana: Cordoba, Op. 234/4; Mallorca, Op. 202; Suite espanola, Op. 47; .. -- Julian Bream, . RCA Navigator 74321 17903-2. PG95: rosette - reissue added the Rodrigo; not the single finest recital of Spanish guitar music; bargain of bargains. Iberia; navara; Suite espanola -- Alicia de Larrocha, . London 417 887-1. PG90: rosette - masterly command of kb and coulor, light articulation and beautifully judged rubato.
Auber Le domino noir -- Jo, Vernet, Ford, Power, ..., London Voices, ECO, Bonynge. London 440 646-2 (2). PG96: rosette - ECO is outstanding and casting i near perfect; sparkle from first to last. Overtures [also Suppe, Overtures ***] -- Detroit SO, Paray. Mercury (M) 434 309-2. PG94: rosette - dazzling performances; mercury at its best engineering (1959).
Auric L'Eventaio de Jeanne; Les Maries de la Tour Eiffel (Ballets) -- Philh. O, Simon. Chandos CHAN 8356. PG90: rosette - little short of spectaular.
Bach Bach and Tureck at home -- Rosalyn Tureck (piano), . TROY 007-010 (4).
PG91: rosette - playing is legendary; a wide dynamic and expressive range with consummate artistry. Brandenburg concertos 1-6, Orchestra suites 1-4 -- Busch Chamber Players, Busch. EMI (M) CHS7 64047-2 (3). PG94: rosette - (in mono, on modern instruments) greater authenticity of spirit than many rigid modern performances. Cantata #82, Ich habe genug -- Hotter, Philh O, Bernard. EMI (M) CDH7 63198-2. PG90: rosette for both - one of greatest cantata performances ever; fine transfer (1950). Cantatas 82, 159 and 170 -- Baker, Tear, St Anthony Singers, ASMF, Marriner. London 430 260-2. PG91: rosette - among the half-dozen or so contata records that ought to be in every collection. Cello suites 1-6 (unaccompanied) -- Rostropovich, . EMI CDS5 55363-2 (2). PG95: rosette - revelatory, in may ways the most powerful recroding of all, positive and personal, full of individual perceptions. Chorales, various orchestral arrangements -- Stokowski, . RCA (M) GD 60922.
PG94: rosette - (mono) no technical apologies; collectors item is the Chaconne. Chromatic fantasia and Fugue in D min BWV 903; 4 duets BWV 802-5; Italian concerto in F BWV 971; Partita in B min MWV 831 -- C. Rousset, . O-L 433 054-2.
PG94: rosette - authority and flair; strongly recommended. Complete Organ Music -- Hurford, . London (B) 444 410-2 (17). PG96: rosette - (1972-84)Hurford influenced a complete change in approach; splendedly transfered; supreme investment. Fantasia & imitato in B min BWV 563; Fugue in C BWV 575; 2 fugues on themes of Albinoni BWV 950/1; 8 short preludes BWV 553-60; Tocattas in G minor and major -- Kevin Bowyer, organ, . Nimbus NI 5377. PG94: rosette - few more invigorating Bach organ recitals than this. Fantasia and fugue in G min BWV 542; Passacaglia and fugue in c min BWV 582; Schuebler chorales BWV 645-50; Toccata and fugue in F BWV 540; Toccata, adagio and fugue in C BWV 564 -- Preston, . DG 435 381-2. PG94: rosette - magnificent demo of the splendor and power of BA's more ambitious organ statements; one of the very finest B collections of the digital cd era. Goldberg variations -- Rosalyn Tureck, . Vai Audio VAIA 1029. PG94: rosette - very special: no other Bach played on the piano quite as compelling as this. Organ Works, Vol 12: Pastorale BWV590; Prelude and fugue in G minor BWV 542, A minor BWV543; Toccatas in C, D minor; T & F in F BWV540 -- Maire-Claire Alain, . Erato (M) 4509 96745-2. PG95: rosette - magnificent Dutch organs; ideally chosen group;recital of the highest order; superbly recorded. Organ works, vol 3 -- Hurford, . London (M) 421 617-2 (3). PG90: rosette - huge range. St John's Passion -- Pears, Harper, Hodgsonm tear, Howell, Shirley-Quirk, Wandsworth B Ch, ECP, Britten. London Double 443 859-2 (2). PG95: rosette - wonderfully vivid 1971 recording; freshness of interpretation; superb bargain. The Well-tempered Clavier, Book II -- Andras Schiff, . London 417 236-2 (2).
PG90: rosette - no one more imaginative or persuasive; pianistic. The Well-tempered Clavier, Book I -- Andras Schiff, . London 414 388-2 (2).
PG90: rosette - no one more imaginative or persuasive; pianistic. (unaccompanied) Violin Sonatas 1-3 BWV1001/3/5; Violin Partitas 1-3 BWV1002/4/6 -- Itzhak Perlman, . EMI CDS7 49483-2 (2). PG90: rosette - insight brings out deepest qualities in these 6 searching masterpeices. Violin Concertos Nr 1 BWV1041 (i), 2 BWV1041 (ii), double Violin Concerto (iii) BWV 1052, Double Concerto for Violin and Oboe BWV 1060 (iv) -- Grumiaux (i-iv), Krebbers (ii), Holliger (iv), Les Solistes Romands (i-iii), New Philh O (iv), Gerecz (i-iii), de Waart (iv). Philips (M) 420 700-2. PG90: rosette - outstanding success. Violin sonatas 1-6; sonatas for violin and continuo BWV1020-24 -- Grumiaux, Jaccottet, Mermoud, . Philips Duo 454 011-2 (2). PG96: rosette - marvelously played with great vitality; endless treasure to be discovered. Violin Sonatas (for violin and harpsichord) Nrs 1-6 BWV1014/9 -- Grumiaus, Jaccottet, Mermound, . Philips (M) 426 452-2 (2). PG90: rosette - endless treasure to be discovered here. Violin sonatas (unaccompanied) 1-3; Violin partitas 1-3 -- Oleg Kagan, . Erato 2292 45805-2 (2). PG94: rosette - worthy momento; magnetism of liver performances; technically almost flawless.
Balakirev Islamey -- Berezovsky (piano), . Teldec 4509 96516-2. PG96: rosette - amazing account of Islamey; remarkable transcription of NOBM [also Liadov, Medtner, Rachmaninov ***].
Barber Violin concerto, op 14 [Maxwell Davies, VC ***] -- Stern, NYPO, Bernstein. Sony Stern Edition SMK 64506. PG96: rosette - 1964 premiere, consistently inspired and superlative quality.
Violin concerto, op 14 -- Shaham, LSO, Previn. DG 439 886-2. PG95: rosette - the Barbar has great virtuosity and a reading of strong profile; worthy to rank along side the Stern/Bernstein.
Bartok 14 Bagatelles. op. 6; 2 Elegies, op 8b; 3 Hungarian forlk tunes; 6 Rumanian fork tunes; Sonatina -- Zoltan Kocsis, . Philips 434 104-2. PG94: rosette - Bartok playing doesnt come much better than this.
Beethoven Fidelio -- Ludwig, Vickers, ... Philh Ch and O, Klemperer. EMI (M) CMS7 69324-2. PG90: rosette - admirably fresh, incandescent. Fidelio -- Ludwig, Vickers, Frick, Berry, Crass, Philh. Ch/O Klemperer, . EMI CDS5 55170-2 (2). PG95: rosette - reissued at full price, superbly remastered; well worth the cost. Missa solemnis in D, op 123 -- Margiono, Robbin, Kendall, Miles, Monteverdi Ch, E Bar Soloists, Gardiner. DG 429 779-2. PG91: rosette - a breakthrough in period performance of B; inspired reading matches even greatest of traditional. Piano Concerto 5, Grosse Fugue in B Flat, op 133 -- Kovacevich, Australian CO, . EMI (M) CD-EMX 2184. PGB92: rosette - unsurpassed as an interpreter of this most magnificant of concertos; first choice. Piano Concerto Nr 5; Choral Fantasia, Op. 80 -- Tan, Schuetz Choir, London Classical Players, Norrington. EMI CDC7 49965-2. PG90: rosette - original insruments contrast Bishop-Kovacevich but every bit as stimulating. Piano Concerto Nr 5; Piano Sonata Nr 30 in E, Op. 109 -- Bishop-Kovacevich, LSO, C. Davis. Philips 422 482-2. PG90: rosette - one of the most deeply satisfying versions. Piano sonatas 1-32 -- Kempff, . DG (B) 447 966-2 (8). PG96: rosette - the earlier of his two cycles is even more intensely conveyed (1951-6); more personal, individual. Piano Sonatas 1-32 -- Schnabel, . EMI (M) CHS7 63765-2 (8). PG91: rosette - one of the towering classics of the gramaphone; an indispencable reference point.. Piano Sonatas 21, 23, 26 -- Gilels, . DG 419 162-2. PG90: rosette - three of G's finest analogue recordings (1972-5); relish and study. Piano sonatas 30, 31 [also Bach, Brahms, Granados, Mendelssohn and Scarlatti] -- Myra Hess, . EMI CDH7 63787-2. PG91: rosette - 1953 celebrated performances; these thoughtful and deeply jusical performances will be essential. Piano sonatas 8, 21, 23 -- Gilels, . DG Beethoven Edition 447 914-2. PG96: rosette - 21 and 23 among finest ever made;. Serenade in D for flute, violin and viola, Op. 25 -- Israel Flute Trio, . Pickwick/CDI PWK 1139. PG90: rosette - superb flautist, wonderfully natural sound and balance. Sonatas 28-32 -- Solomon, . EMI (M) CDH7 64708-2. PG94: rosette - classic performances: magisterial, thoughtful, deeply lyrical and commanding. Sonatas 8, 14. 23. 26 -- Rubenstein, . RCA (M) 09026 61443-2. PG94: rosette - sense of live interpretation is especially vivid; fuller sound than on lp. Sonatas 8, 23, 31 -- Gilels, . DG (B) 439 426-2. PG94: rosette - remarkable bargain; 31 is a performance of real stature. String Qts 1, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16; Violin sonata 3 [Schubert SQ 8 ***] -- Busch Qt; Busch, Serkin;, . EMI (M) CHS5 65308-2 (4). PG95: rosette - no group has penetrated deeper into the heart of the scores; excellently remastered. Symphonies 3, 7, 8; Consecration of the house overture -- BPO, van Kempen. Philips (M) 438 533-2 (2). PG94: rosette - (mono) both 3 and 8 are worth a rosette;very impressive. Symphonies 4, 6 -- Columbia SO, Walter. Sony Bruno Walter Edition SMK 64462.
PG95: rosette - affectionate and completely integrated performances; beautifully balanced sound. Symphonies 5, 7 -- VPO, Kleiber. DG (M) 447 400-2. PG95: rosette - 5th islegendary and one of the greatest performances ever recorded; 7th controversial. Symphony 7 -- RPO, Davis. EMI forte CZS5 69364-2 (2). PG96: rosette - 1961 great performance, on par with Kleiber 5; unforgettable.
Violin concerto in D, op 61 [Mozart, Violin concerto 5 ***] -- Schneiderhan, BPO, Jochum. DG (M) 447 403-2. PG95: rosette - among the greatest recordings of this work; new coupling more generous. Violin Concerto in D, Op.61; Romances Nrs 1/2 -- Schneidermhan, BPO, Jochum; Oistrakh, RPO, Goosens, . DG (B) 427 197-2. PG90: rosette - outstanding - serene beauty of slow movement in VC truly memorable. Violin concerto in D; Romances 1-2 -- Kremer, ECO, Harnoncourt. Teldec 9031 74881-2. PG94: rosette - one of the most commanding recordings, both polished and full of flair, magnetically spontaneous with tone ravishingly pure. Wellingtons victory, op 91 -- LSO, Dorati. Mercury (M) 434 360-2. PG96: rosette - most famous of all Mercury records; spectacle is quite extraordinary.
Berlin Annie get your gun -- Amb Ch., L. Inf., McGLinn. EMI CDC7 54206-2. PGO93: rosette - most delectable of all show records.
Berlioz 8 Songs -- Hampson, Parsons, . EMI CDC5 55047. PG94: rosette - unfogettable collection of romantic songs; H in magnificent voice pwerfully accompanied by P; a winning disc very well recorded. Les Nuits d'ete ... -- Baker, New Philh O ..., Barbirolli .... EMI (M) CDM7 69544-2. PG90: rosette - ravishing results. Les Troyens Parts 1&2 -- Veasey, Vickers, ..., Davis. Philips 416 432-2 (4).
PG90: rosette - Vickers a ringing Aeneas. Les Troyens -- Lakes, Pollet, Voigt, Montreal Schubert Ch & SO, Dutoit. London 443 693-2 (4). PG95: rosette - controversial - RL retains allegiance to the Davis set - passionate committment of Dutoit's reading. Overture: Beatrice et Benedict -- Chicago SO, Monteux. RCA (M) GD 86805. PG90: rosette - M exerts a unique grip on this highly charged symphony ....
Overtures [Saint Saens: e rouetd'Omphale ***] -- Boston So, Munch. RCA (M) 9026 61400-2. PG94: rosette - dazzingly brilliant performances.
Bernstein Candide, Westside Story -- Hadley, Anderson, ... LS Ch/O; Te kanawa, Carreas, ..., Bernstein. DG 447 958-2 (3). PG96: rosette - two rosetted performances coupled together (but missing the witty naration in Candide). Candide -- Hadley, Gedda, etc, Bernstein. DG 429 734-2. PG91: rosette. West Side Story -- Te Kanawa, Carreras, etc, Bernstein. DG 415 253-2 (2). PG90: rosette - highly successful.
Bliss Checkmate -- E N Philh O, Lloyd Jones. Hyperion CDA 66436. PG91: rosette - horoscope is a sheer delight, excellent playing and first-class sound.
Boieldieu Harp Concerto in 3 tempi in C -- Marissa Robles, ASMF, Brown. London (M) 425 723-2. PG91: rosette - this collection makes one of the most rewarding harp anthologies ever issued.
Borodin Polovtsian dances -- RPO, Beecham. EMI CDC7- 47717-2. PG90: rosette - 1957 - exrtraordinary drama and charisma.
Bouzignac Te Deum; Motets -- Les Pages de la Chapelle, Les Arts Florissants, Christie. HM HMC 901471. PG95: rosette - thrilling discovery helped by vividly immediate sound.
Brahms German Requiem -- Margiono, Gilfry, Monteverdi Ch, Orch R&R, Gardiner. Philips 432 140-2. PG91: rosette - reolutionary account; one could not ask for a more complete rennovation. Horn trio in E flat, op. 40, String sextet no 2 in G. op 36 -- Bloom, Tree, Serkin, etc, . Sony SMK 46249. PG91: rosette - horn trio unforgettable. Hungarian Dances 1-21 -- Budapest SO, Bogar. Naxos 8.550110. PG91: rosette - sheer delight. Lieder -- Hotter, Philh O, Bernard. EMI (M) CDH7 63198-2. PG90: rosette for both - one of greatest cantata performances ever; fine transfer (1950). Piano Concerto No 1 in D Minor op 15; 2 songs, op 91 -- Kovacevich, LPO/Sawallisch; Murray, Imai, . EMI CDC7 54578-2. PG94: rosette - pc is finest to have appeared in years; one of hte outstanding records of the year and deserves the strongest recommendation. Viola Sonatas 1, 2 [Schumann, Maerchenbilder ***] -- Lars Anders Tomter, Leif Ove Andsnes, . Virgin VC7 59309-2. PG94: rosette - best account now on cd; altogether rather special.
Bridge Elegy; Scherzetto -- Julian Lloyd Weber, John McCabe, . ASV CDDCA 807.
PG94: rosette - collection offers LW's finest performances on disc.
Britten Lachrymae; Prelude and Fugue; Simple Symphony; Variations on a theme by Frank Bridge; Elegy for solo viola -- Norwegian CO/Brown; Lars Anders Tomter, . Virgin VC5 45121-2. PG95: rosette - SS and Variations match and even surpass Brittens; demonstration bracket recording. Paul Bunyan -- Lawless, Dressen, Nelson, Ch & O of Plymouth Music Series, Brunelle. Virgin VCD 790710-2 (2). PGO93: rosette - clean vivid sound; richly deserves the prizes it has won. Peter Grimes -- Pears, Watson, ..., Britten. London 414 577-2. PG90: rosette - one of the first fine achievements of the stereo era; definitive. The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, op 35; ... -- Bostridge, Johnson, . Hyperion CDA 66823. PG96: rosette - a lyrical beauty that encompasses a wider range of tone and dynamic than Pears; inspired performances. The Prince of the Pagodas -- L. Sinf, Knussen. Virgin VCD 791103-2 (2). PG90: rosette - glorious richness. Violin Concerto, op 15; Canadian carnival overture; Mont Junc -- Lorraine McAslan, ECO, Bedford. Collins 1123-2. PG91: rosette - performance of consummate and commanding artistry;.
Bruch Violin Concerto 1 in G minor, Op. 26; Scottish Fantasy, op. 46 -- Cho-Laing Lin, CSO, Slatkin. CBS MK 42315. PG90: rosette - radiantly beautiful performances. Violin concerto 2 in D minor, op 44 -- Nai-Yan Hu, Seattle SO, Schwarz. Delos DE 3156. PG96: rosette - sympathetic warmth and concert-hall fullness.
Bruckner Masses 1-3 -- Mathis, Schiml, OPchman, Ridderbusch; Stader, Hellman, Haefliger, Borg; Bav R Ch/O, Jochum. DG (M) 447 409-2 (2). PG95: rosette - remarkable achievement and splendid choice. Symphony #8 -- VPO, Karajan. DG 427 611-2. PG90: rosette - most impressive of all K's versions; awe-inspiring. Symphony #9 -- Columbia SO, Walter. CBS (M) MYK 44825. PG90: rosette - 1959, superb achievment. Symphony 9 -- NYPO, Walter. Sony Bruno Walter Edition SMK 64483. PG96: rosette - one of the highlights of the entire edition.
Brumel Missa, Et ecce terrae motus, etc -- Huelgas Ens, van Naevel. Sony SK 46348.
PG91: rosette - 15th cent, revelation.
Busoni Sarabande and cortege (Dr Faust) -- RPO, Revenaugh. EMI (M) CDM7 69840-2. PG90: rosette - exceptional interest; first rate - rec'd with all possible enthusiasm.
Byrd Mass for 3 voices; Mass for 4 voices; Mass for 5 voices -- King's College, Cambridge Ch, Willcocks. London 433 675-2. PG96: rosette - masses for 3-4 voices remain classics of the gramaphone (1961). My Lady Nevells Booke, 1591 -- Hogwood, . O-L 430 484-2 (3). PG94: rosette - the finest keyboard writing in the 16th cent; masterly keyboard technique and artistic sensitivity; recording is exemplary; a landmark in records of early keyboard music.
Canteloube Chants d'Auvergne, series 1-5; appendix -- Davrath, de la Roche, Kingsley, . Vanguard (M) 08.8002.72. PGB92: rosette - pioneer recording;two hours of enchanting music. Chants d'Avuergne -- Gomez, R Liverpool PO, Handley. EMI (M) CD-EMX 9500. PGB92: rosette - memorable characterful recording; spendid bargain.
Cardosa Requiem, magnificat, motests -- Tallis Scholars, Phillips. Gimell CDGIM 021.
PG90: rosette - renaissance prtugal; glorius issue.
Chabrier Briseis -- Rodgers, Padmore, Keenleside, Harries, George, BBC Schottish SO, Ossonce. Hyperion CDA 66803. PG95: rosette - passionate performance; full atmospheric sound. L'Etoile -- Alliot-Lugas, Gautier, Bacquier, ... Lyone Opera Ch/O, Gardiner. EMI CDS7 47889-8 (2). PG90: rosette - this fizzing opeeretta is a winner: subtelty and refinement of score, performance sparkles bewitchingly.
Charpentier Medee -- Feldman, Ragon, ..., Christie. Harmonia Mundi HMC90 1139/41. PG90: rosette - period instruments, soloists first rate, excellent recording.
Chausson Chanson perpetuelle, op 37 -- Janet Baker, Melos Ens, . London (M) 425 948-2.
PG91: rosette - magical.
Chopin Ballades 1-4; Etudes in E, C Sharp; Mazurkas in F minor, A minor, D; Nocturne in F, Waltzes in E flat, A flat -- Perahia, . Sony SK 64399. PG95: rosette - does not come better than this; masterly recital in a class of its own. Les Sylphides (also Delibes Coppelia, Offenbach Gaite parisienne) -- BPO, Karajan. DG (B) 429 163-2. PG90: rosette - one of K's finest recordings. Les Sylphides (also Delibes, Offenbach, Gounod, Ravel, Tchaikovsky) -- BPO, Karajan. DG Double 437 404-2 (2). PG90: rosette - one of K's finest recordings; no coupled with more ballet music. Various -- Evgeny Kissin, . RCA 09026 60445-2. PG94: rosette - C playing of real quality and well recorded. Waltzes 1-14; ... -- Dinu Lipatti, . EMI (M) CDH7 69802-2. PG90: rosette - classic performances.
Cimerosa Il matrimonio segreto -- Fischer-Dieskau, Auger, Varady, Hamari, Rinaldi, Davies, ECO, barenboim. DG (M) 437 696-2 (3). PGO93: rosette - a fizzing performance; outstanding cast; vividly transferred to cd.
Clarke, Rebecca Piano Trio, Viola Sonata [Beach, Piano quintet ***] -- Roscoe, Watkinson, Waterman, Jackson, . ASV CDDCA 932. PG96: rosette - not many chanber works match RC's two masterpeices for power and passion; performances are masterly, with full-bodied well-balanced recording.
Clemens non papa Mass and motets -- Tallis Scholars, Phillips. Gimell CDGIM 013. PG90: rosette - superb performance, uncannily real and superbly balanced.
Copland Appalachian Spring, Billy the kid, Rodeo, Symph#3, etc -- NTPO, Bernstein. Sony (M) MK 42265. PG91: rosette - racy rhythmic exuberance.
Cornysh 9 pieces from the Eton Choir Book -- Tallis Scholars, Philips. Gimell CDGIM 014. PG90: rosette - magnificent totally committed accounts of these glorious pieces.
Couperin L'Art de toucher le calvecin: Preludes, ... -- Skip Sempe (harpsichord), . HM RD 77219. PG91: rosette - playing of real insight and flare; an outstanding issue and an ideal starting point for any colector embarking on C..
Crusell Clarinet concerto No 2 in F min, op 5 -- Johnson, ECO, Groves. ASV CDDCA 559.
PG90: rosette - made emma johnson a star. Clarinet concertos No 1-3 -- Johnson, RPO/Hebig, ECO/Groves, . ASV CDDCA 784.
PG96: rosette - generous recoupling; first choice above all others.
Cy On the Twentieth Century -- CH & O, Paul Gemignani, . Sony SK 35330. PGO93: rosette - score is a winner all the way; difficult to imagine better.
Debussy 2 Arabesques; Berceuse heroique, D'un cahier d'esquisses; Hommage a Haydn; Images Books 1/2; ... -- Zoltan Kocsis, . Philips 422 404-2. PG90: rosette - quite outstanding; piano is among most realistic we have heard. Berceuse heroique; Dances sacre et profane; Imagesl Jeux; Marche ecossaise; La Mer; Nocturnes; Prelude a l'apri-midi d'um faun; Rhapsodie for clarinet and orch -- Concertgebouw O, various. Philips Duo 438 742-2 (2). PG94: rosette - this must now rank as the finest D collection on CD and one of the greatest bargains on offer at present. Etudes, Books 1,2 -- Mitsuko Uchida, . Philips 422 412-2. PG94: rosette - her finest recording, but arguably one of the best ever recordings of the instrument. Images, Iberia -- Chicago SO, Reiner. RCA (M) GD 60179. PG90: rosette - both - none more refined, marvelously evocative. Jeux; La Mer; Prelude a l'apres-midi d'un faune -- LPO, Boulez. EMI (M) CD-EMX 9502. PG90: rosette - excellence and electricity (but not without recording problems). Nocturnes; Le Martyre de S.Sebastien; 2 Fanfares and S. fragments; Printemps -- Ch O de Paris, Barenboim. DG (M) 435 069-2. PGB92: rosette - one of B's very finest records. Preludes: Books 1/2 (complete) -- Walter Gieseking, . EMI (M) CDH7 61004-2.
PG90: rosette - testifies to this legends magic. Sonata for flute, viola and harp; Violin sonata in G minor -- Kyung Wha Chung, Radu Lupu, . London (M) 421 154-2. PG90: rosette - glorius accounts, beautifully recorded.
Delius Choral Works -- Lott, Walker, Rolfe-Johnson, Amb. S., RPO, Fenby. Unicorn DKPCD 9029. PG90: rosette - the most ravishingly beautiful of all delius' discs. Orchestral music -- RPO, Beecham. EMI CDS7 47509-8 (2). PG90: rosette - G 1987 award remastering historical material; as rewarding as the finest live performances. Vol 1 - Dance rhapsody 1, 2; Fantastic Dance; Preludes 1-3; Zum carnival; Song of the High Hills -- RPO, Del Mar, Fenby, Parkin, Ambrosian S., . Unicorn UKCD 2071. PG95: rosette - best of the 7 volumes issued so far.
d'India Il primo Libro de Madrigali -- Chiaroscuro, L. Baroque, Rogers, . Virgin Veritas VER5 61165-2. PG95: rosette - outstanding collection in every way.
D'Indy Symphonie sur un chant ... -- Chicago SO, Monteux. RCA (M) GD 86805. PG90: rosette - M exerts a unique grip on this highly charged symphony ....
Dittersdorf Harp Concerto in D -- Marissa Robles, ASMF, Brown. London (M) 425 723-2. PG91: rosette - this collection makes one of the most rewarding harp anthologies ever issued.
Dohnanyi Rural hungarica; variations on a nursery tune; serenade in C -- Budapest SO, Lehel. Hungariton White Label HRC 121. PG90: rosette - an outstanding bargain.
Donizetti La fille du regiment -- Sutherland, Pavarotti, Malas, Sinclair, Coates, ROHCG Ch. & O, Bonynge. London 414 520-2 (2). PGO93: rosette - brilliant, happy opera set.
Dutilleux Symphonies 1, 2 -- BBC PO, Tortelier. Chandos CHAN 9194. PG94: rosette - marvelously resourceful and invertive scores given vivid and persuasive performances; definitiely the CD to have. Symphony Nr 1; Timbres, espace, mouvement -- O. Nat. de Lyon, Baudo. HM HMC 905159. PG90: rosette - orchestral textures luminous and iridescent; superb engineering.
Dvorak Cello concerto in B minor -- Rostropovich, BPO, karajan. DG (M) 447 413-2. PG95: rosette - unmatched for intensity of lyrical feeling and spontaneity; ideal choice. Piano quartets Nos 1 and 2 -- Domus, . Hyperion CDA 66287. PG90: rosette - glorius pieces, inspired playing; altogether outstanding. Requiem op 89; 6 Biblical songs from op 99 -- Stader, Wagner, Haeflinger, Borg, Czech PO/Ch/Ancerl, Fischer-Dieskau. DG Double 437 377-2 (2). PG95: rosette - superb set from 59, inspired performance; F-D at his superb best in the songs. Slavonic Dances 1-16 -- Cleveland O, Szell. Sony (M) SBK 48161. PG94: rosette - exuberant, elegant and marvelously played; charisma unforgettable; orchestral playing of extraordinary distinction. Slavonic dances no 1-8, op 46; 9-16, op 72 -- Cleveland O, von Dohnanyi. London 430 171-2. PG91: rosette - splendid set superbly played and recorded. Symphonies 1-9; Overtures;... -- LSO, Kertesz. London (B) 430 046-2 (6). PGB92: rosette - easy first choice; full-bodied and vivid. Symphony #5, Othello Overture, Scherzo capriccioso -- Oslo PO, Jansons. EMI CDC7 49995-2. PG90: rosette - as persuasive as any and more refined. Symphony 8; Legends 4,6,7; Scherzo Capriccioso -- Halle O, Barbirolli. EMI (M) CDM7 64193-2. PGB92: rosette - immense vitality and forward impetus; electrifying illusion of the concert hall.
Dyson Concierto leggiero; Concerto da camera; Concerto de chiesa -- Eric Parkin, City of L Sinfonia, Hickox. Chandos CHAN 9076. PG94: rosette - wonderfully fresh and committed; highly recommended. Violin concerto; Children's suite -- Mordkovitch, City of L Sinfonia, Hickox. Chandos CHAN 9369. PG95: rosette - light work of formidable technical dificulties; two rarities to treasure.
Elgar Cello Concerto in E minor, op 85, etc -- Navarra, Halle O, Barbirolli. EMI (M) CDM7 63955-2. PG91: rosette - most fascinating and desirable of all the Barbirolli reissues. Cello concerto in E minor -- Du Pre, LSO, Barbirolli. EMI CDC7 47329-2. PG90: rosette - both - rhapsodic. Cockaigne overture; Enigma variations; Intro and allegro for strings; Serenade for strings -- BBC SO, Andrew Davis. Teldec 9031 73279-2. PG94: rosette - electrifying; surely a worthy successor to Barbirolli in this repertoire; outstanding in every way. Coronation ode, the Kingdom -- Lott, Hodgson, Kings C Ch. ..., New Phil O/Ledger; Price, Minton, Young, shirley-Quirk, LPO Ch/SO, Boult, . EMI (M) CMS7 6420902 (2). PG94: rosette - CO is an Elgarian treasure and in demonstration bracket; Kingdom is a glorious performance. Intro and allegro for strings, serenade for strings in E minor; Elegy op 58, Sospiri, op 70 -- Sinfonia of L, Allegri Qt, NPO/Barbirolli, . EMI CDC7 47537-2. PG96: rosette - inspirational coupling; a triumph. Introduction and allega for strings, ... -- LCO, Warren-Green. Virgin CUV5 61126-2. PG90: rosette - radiant account of the lark ascending; great ardor and breadth. Introduction and allega for strings, ... -- LCO, Warren-Green. Virgin VCY 790819-2. PG90: rosette - both - impressive debut, electric and immediate. Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, op 30 -- Cahill, Langridge, Rayner-Cook, LPO Ch, LPO, Handley. EMI CDS7 47659-8. PG90: rosette - finest elgar work before enigma; demonstration class. Sea Pictures -- Du Pre, LSO, Barbirolli. EMI CDC7 47329-2. PG90: rosette - both - rhapsodic. Symphony 1 -- Halle O, Judd. Carlton PCD 2019. PG95: rosette - authentic; outshines in pacing and phrasing; Halle's most beaut\. Symphony 1 -- Halle O, Judd. Pickwick PCD 956. PGB92: rosette - authentic; outshines in pacing and phrasing; Halle's most beautiful disc in years. The Black Knight; Part songs; Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf -- RLPO Ch/Groves, Cahill, Langridge, Raynor Cooke, LPO Ch/Handley, . EMI (M) CMS5 60104-2 (2). PG94: rosette - BK a strong fresh performance; clear full recording. Violin Concerto in B min, op 61 -- Kennedy, LPO, Handley. EMI (M) EMX 2058.
PG91: rosette.
Emmanuel Sontaine bourguigonne; Sonatine pastoral; Sonatine 3-6 -- Peter Jacobs, . Continuum CCD 1048. PG94: rosette - superbly played; not to be missed.
Enescu Oedipe -- van Dam, Bacquier, Gedda, Quilico, ..., Orfeon Donostierra, Monte Carlo PO, Foster. EMI CDS7 54011-2 (2). PGO93: rosette - an almost ideal recording of a rare long-neglected masterpiece; a musical feast.
Falla El amor brujo; the three cornered hat -- Montreal So, Dutoit. London 400 008-2. PG90: rosette - idiomatic, colourful and brilliant. El amor brujo -- Tourangeau, Montreal SO, Dutoit. London (M) 430 703-2. PG91: rosette - recording demonstration class, outstanding. Nights in the gardens of Spain -- del Pueyo, LAP, , Martinon. Philips (M) 442 751-2 (2). PG95: rosette - 55 recording has never been surpassed.
Faure Complete Piano Music -- Katheryn Stoff, with Martin Roscoe, . Hyperion CDA 66911/4 (4). PG95: rosette - a revelation; a masterly set. Piano quartets Nos 1 and 2 -- Domus, . Hyperion CDA 66166. PG90: rosette - requisite lightness of touch and subtlety. Piano quintets 1, 2 -- Domus, Anthony Marwood, . Hyperion CDA 66766. PG95: rosette - poetic readings; arguably the best-ever version of these two pieces. Songs -- Baker, Parsons, . Hyperion CDA 66320. PG90: rosette - magical performances. Violin sonatas 1, 2; andante in B flat op75, Berceuse, op 16, Romance in B flat, op28 -- Amoyal, Roge, . London 436 866-2. PG95: rosette - they play them as to the manner born; impeccable recording, a lovely disc. Violin Sonatas 1,2 [also Franck Sonata **(*)] -- Grummiaux, Crossley, . Philips 426 384-2. PG90: rosette - immensely refined and rewarding.
Fayrfax Ave Dei patris filia; Miss O quam glorifica, ... -- Cardinall;s Muisick, Carwood. ASV CDGAU 142. PG95: rosette - inspired performances; crisp, dramatic as well as beautiful blended.
Ferranti Guitar recital [Ferrer, vignettes ****] -- Simon Wynberg, . Chandos CHAN 8512. PG90: rosette - has the most subtle control of light and shade.
Field Piano concertos 2, 3 -- John O'Connor, SCO, Mackerras. Telarc CD 80370. PG94: rosette - beautifully recorded; plays with great distinction and always displays the lightest touch.
Foulds String Qts 9, 10 -- Endellion Qt, . Pearl SHECD 9564. PG90: rosette - passionate performances and excellent recording - a unique valuable issue.
Francaix L'horloge de flore [ also Satie, Ibert, Strauss ***] -- John de Lance, LSO, Previn. RCA (M) GD 87989. PGB92: rosette - music of real memorability and much charm.
Franck Symphonic variation for piano and orchestra [also Grieg Concerto *** and Schumann Concerto **(*)] -- Curzon, LPO, Boult. London (B) 433 628-2. PGB92: rosette - have stood the test of time: no finer version, even after 3 decades. Symphony in D min, Piece heroique [D'Indy Istar ***] -- Chicago SO, SF SO, Monteux. RCA Monteux Edition 09026 61697-2. PG94: rosette - unique grip on this hightly charged romantic symph; splendid playing of CSO; sound far better than GD 86805. Symphony in D min -- Chicago SO, Monteux. RCA (M) GD 86805. PG90: rosette - M exerts a unique grip on this highly charged symphony ....
Violin Sonata in A -- Kyung Wha Chung, Radu Lupu, . London (M) 421 154-2. PG90: rosette - glorius accounts, beautifully recorded.
Frankel Symphonies 2, 3 -- Queensland SO, Albert. CPO 999 241-2. PG95: rosette - rediscovery long overdue; 2nd is powerfully concentrated and finely argued.
Galuppi Motets: Arripe alpestri ad vallem; Confitebor tibi, Domine -- Lesne, Gens, Harvey; Il Seminario Musicale, . Virgin VC5 45030-2. PG94: rosette - will worth seeking out.
Gay The Beggars Opera -- Morison, Cameron, Sinclair, Wallace, Brannigan, Pro Arte Ch/O, Sargent. Classics For Pleasure Silver Double CDCFPSD 4778. PG96: rosette - in every way first class, one of the finest things he did on record; compelling remastering.
Gershwin An American in Paris; Rhapsody in Blue -- NYPO; Columbia SO, Bernstein. CBS MK 42264. PG90: rosette - 1959 record sets standards for all subsequent couplings; indispensible. Porgy and Bess -- White, Haymon, Clackwell, Clarey,Evans, Glyndbourne, LPO, Rattle. EMI CDS 49548-2 (3). PG90: rosette - rich and colorful.
Glazunov Violin Concerto in A Minor [Sibelius **, Thaikovsky ***] -- Heifetz, LPO, Barbirolli. EMI (M) CDH7 64030-2. PGB92: rosette - 1934 when composer was still alive; never been surpassed.
Gluck Ihpigenie en Tauride -- Montague, Aler, Allen, Argenta, Massis, Monteverdi Ch, Lyon Op O, Gardiner. Philips 416 148-2 (2). PG90: rosette - G's electrifying reading is a revelation.
Goldmark Violin concerto -- Nai-Yan Hu, Seattle SO, Schwarz. Delos DE 3156. PG96: rosette - sympathetic warmth and concert-hall fullness.
Gounod Faust -- Hadley, Gasdia, Ramey, Mentzer, Agache, Fassbaender, Welsh NOp Ch/O, Rizzi. Teldec 4509 90872-2 (3). PG94: rosette - a relevation.
Gouvy Aubade, Ghiribizzi, 6 morceaux, Scherzo, Sonatas in C min, D min, F -- Yaara Tal, Andreas Groethysen, . Sony SK 53110. PG94: rosette - as piano duet playing it is absolutely outstanding; so too is the recording.
Grainger Folksong Arrangements -- Monteverdi Ch, English Country Gardiner O, Gardiner. Philips 446 657-2. PG96: rosette - hard to imagine a more exhilarating disc of G's music; virtuosity of singing is breathtaking; supperb sound.
Granados Cuentos de la juventud, Op. 1; Spanish Dances, Op. 37/4; Tonadillas al estil antiguo; ... -- Julian Bream, . RCA RCD 14378. PG90: rosette - for both albeniz and granodos:superb form, slendid recital.
Cuentos de la juventud, Op. 1; Spanish Dances, Op. 37/4; Tonadillas al estil antiguo; ... -- Julian Bream, . RCA Navigator 74321 17903-2. PG95: rosette - reissue added the Rodrigo; not the single finest recital of Spanish guitar music; bargain of bargains. Escenas romanticas; Goyescas (complete); 6 piezas sobre cantos populares espanoles [Albeniz, Sonata; Soler, 8 Sonatas ***] -- Alicia de Larrocha, . London (M) 433 920-2 (2). PG94: rosette - indispensable for those with an interest in spanish piano music. Goyescas [Albeniz, Iberia, etc ***] -- Alicia de Larrocha, . London Double 448 191-2 (2). PG96: rosette - special insights and sympathy, top drawer 1977 Decca sound.
Gregorian Chant Gregorian chant according to the Aquitaine tradition - 2 masses -- Schola Hungarica, Dobszay/Szendrei, . HM (B) HMA 190 3031. PG94: rosette - recommended without reservation; remarkable feeling and rich clean textures.
Grieg Agitato; Album leaves op 28.1/4; Lyric pieces op 43, 54; Paino sonata in E min op 7; Poetic tone pieces op 3.4-6 -- Leif Ove Andsnes, . Virgin VC7 59300-2.
PG94: rosette - A's virtuosity is always at the service of the composer; real imagination and lightness of touch. Lyric Pieces (selections) -- Gilels, . DG 419 749-2. PG90: rosette - altogether outstanding record. Piano concerto in A minor; Lyric pieces ... -- Ronan o'Hara, RPO/Judd, . Tring TRPO 24. PG95: rosette - comparable to Solomon in the 50s, Kovacevich in the 70s, Perahia of the 80s; one of the great bargains as well. Songs -- Anne Sofie von Otter, Bernt Forsberg, . DG 437 521-2. PG94: rosette - altogether a captivating recital beautifully recorded.
Grofe Grand canyon suite -- NYPO; Columbia SO, Bernstein. CBS MK 42264. PG90: rosette - 1959 record sets standards for all subsequent couplings; indispensible.
Handel 12 Concerti grossi, op 6/1-12 -- ASMF, Brown. Philips 410 048-2 (3). PG90: rosette - recommended strongly. 12 Concerti grossi, op 6.1-12 -- I Musici de Montreal, Turovsky. Chandos CHAN 9004/6. PG96: rosette - refreshing and stimulating set; first choice. Arias -- Kathleen Ferrier, LPO, Boult. London (M) 433 474-2. PG94: rosette - unforgetable performances. Concerti grossi op 3.1-6, 6.1-12 -- ASMF, Marriner. London (M) 444 532-2 (3).
PG95: rosette - permanent memorial to the partnership with Thurston Dart; superb cd transfers. Harp Concertos -- Marissa Robles, ASMF, Brown. London (M) 425 723-2. PG91: rosette - this collection makes one of the most rewarding harp anthologies ever issued. Joshua -- Kirkby, Bowman, ... New College Oxford, King Consort, King. Hyperion CDA 66461/2. PG91: rosette - exceptionally attractive. Messiah -- Vyvyan, Sinclir, Vickers, Tozzi, RPO Ch/O, Beecham. RCA (M) GD 61266-20 (3). PG94: rosette - its sense of exultant glory in the riches of Handel's masterpiece is life enhancing. Organ Concertos -- Koopman, Amsterdam Bar O, . Erato 2292 45394-2 (3).
PG91: rosette - take precidence over all the competition; first class sound and balance. Solomon -- Watkinson, Argenta, Hendricks, Rolfe-Johnson, Monteverdi Ch, E. BAr. Soloists, Gardiner. Philips 412 612-2 (2). PG90: rosette - among the very finest of all handel oratorio recordings.
Haydn Masses 2, 7; Missa brevis; Ave Regine; ... -- Vallin, Monoyios, Toelz Boys Ch, L'Archibudelli, Tafelmusik, Weill. Sony SK 53368. PG94: rosette - the authentic style brings appropriate intensity, natural sponteniety; the richly ambient recording could not be bettered. Piano trios 42-45 -- Beths, Bylsma, Levin, . Sony SK 53120. PG94: rosette - outstanding in every way; strongly recommended; modern digital alternative to Beaux Arts. Piano Trios (complete) -- Beaux Arts Trio, . Philips (M) 432 061-2 (9). PG91: rosette - Classic! cd reissue is astonishingly life-like. String quartets 31, 33, 34, 36 -- Mosaiques Qt, . Astree E 8784 (2). PG94: rosette - original instuments with a difference; playing of rare distinction which is immensely revealing and rewarding. String quartets 50-56 -- Lindsay Qt, . ASV CDDCA 853. PG94: rosette - brings illuminating variety and also a sense of drama.
String Quartets 75, 79, 80 -- Kodaly Qt, . Naxos 8.550314. PGB92: rosette - fully worthy of H's inexaustible invention. String Quartets 76-78 -- Kodaly Qt, . Naxos 8.550129. PGB92: rosette - fully worthy of H's inexaustible invention. Symphonies 1-104; A; B -- Phil. Hungarica, Dorati. London (M) 430 100-2 (32).
PG91: rosette - pioneering recordings of the 70s superbly transferred;. Symphonies 82, 83, 84 -- O of the Age of Enl, Kuijken. Virgin VC7 90793-2. PG90: rosette - outstanding set of paris symphonies - full joy of H's inspiration. Symphonies 85, 86, 87 -- O of the Age of Enl, Kuijken. Virgin VC7 90844-2. PG90: rosette - outstanding set of paris symphonies - full joy of H's inspiration. Symphonies 93, 94, 97, 100 101 -- Concertgegouw O, Davis. Philips Duo 442 614-2. PG95: rosette - reissue that can be recommended without any reservation of any kind; a bargain in every sense of the word. Symphonies 93, 99 -- LPO, Solti. London 417 620-2. PG90: rosette - demonstration class. Symphonies 93-104 -- Concertgebouw O, Colin Davis. Philips (M) 432 286-2 (4).
PGB92: rosette - one of the most disctinguished recordings Davis has given in recent years: brilliant and sensitive, wit and humanity give special claim.
Symphonies 99-104 -- RPO, Beecham. EMI (M) CMS7 64066-2 (2). PG94: rosette - have an inner life and vitality that put them in a class of their own. Symphonies95, 96, 98, 102, 103, 104 -- Concertgegouw O, Davis. Philips Duo 442 611-2. PG95: rosette - reissue that can be recommended without any reservation of any kind; a bargain in every sense of the word. Symphony 88 [Schubert, Symphony 9 ***] -- BPO, Furtwaengler. DG (M) 447 439-2. PG96: rosette - glowing performance; remastered sound is admirably fresh; .
Trumpet Concerto in E flat -- Hardenberger, ASMF, Marriner. Philips 420 203-2. PG90: rosette - haydn and hummel - probably the finest single collection of trump. conc. in the present catalog.
Headington Violin concerto [Strauss Violin concerto ***] -- Xue Wei, LPO, Glover. ASV CDDCA 780. PG94: rosette - warmly lyrical, unashamedly tonal; excellent recording.
Herold La Fille mal gardee (extended excerpts) -- Royal Liverpool PO, Wordsworth. EMI CDC7 49403-2. PG90: rosette - scintillating account; very highly recommendable; demonstration class.
Hertel Concerto -- Hardenberger, ASMF, Marriner. Philips 420 203-2. PG90: rosette - haydn and hummel - probably the finest single collection of trump. conc. in the present catalog.
Hildegard of Bingen Canticles of ecstacy -- Sequentia, Thornton. HM 05472 77320-2. PG95: rosette - most beatiful and moving yet; highly recommended.
Hindemith Sinfonia serena; Symphony (Die Hormonie der Welt) -- BBC PO, Tortelier. Chandos CHAN 9217. PG94: rosette - well-prepared and finely shaped performances are given state of the art recording quality; an outstanding issue. String Qt 3 -- Hollywood Qt, . Testament SBT 1052. PG95: rosette - stunning; transfer excellent; performance still sweeps the board. Violin Concerto; Mathis der Maler; Symphonic metamorphoses on themes of Weber -- Oistrakh, LSO/Hindemith; SRO/Kletzki; LSO/Abbado, . London (M) 433 081-2.
PG94: rosette - Oistrakh's performance is a revelation; indispensable disc for all Hindemithians.
Holmboe Symphonies 8, 9 -- Aarhus SO, Hughes. BIS CD 618. PG95: rosette - infinitely superior to previous; recording best so far in the cycle. Symphony 2, Sinfonia in memoriam -- Aaehus SO, Hughes. BIS CD 695. PG96: rosette - worthy performance, demonstration quality.
Holst Military band suites 1, 2 -- Cleveland Symph. Winds, Fennell. Telarc CD 80038. PG90: rosette - magnificent; recording truly superb [also Handel.
Honegger Jeanne d'Arc au bucher -- Keller, ... R. France Ch, Fr. Nat O, Ozawa. DG 429 412-2. PG91: rosette - powerful and important. Symphonies 2, 3 -- BPO, Karajan. DG (M) 423 242-2. PG90: rosette - arguably the finest versions of any Honegger works ever put on record. Symphonies 2, 3; Pacific 231 -- Oslo PO, Jansons. EMI CDC5 55122-2. PG94: rosette - Oslo's best to date; challenges but does not displace Karajan's 70s version.
Howells Collegium regale; Te Deum and Jubilate; Office of Holy Communion ... -- Williams, Moore, Kings College, Camb Ch, Cloebury. London 430 205-2. PG94: rosette - unmatchable collection of settings inspired by the greatest of our collegiate choirs.
Hummel Concerto -- Hardenberger, ASMF, Marriner. Philips 420 203-2. PG90: rosette - haydn and hummel - probably the finest single collection of trump. conc. in the present catalog.
Ireland Sonata in G minor -- Julian Lloyd Weber, John McCabe, . ASV CDDCA 807.
PG94: rosette - collection offers LW's finest performances on disc.
