Live Performance Manchester Collective at Southbank Centre As always, the Manchester Collective impressed
Contemporary The Vocal and Choral Music of Josef Bardanashvili A phenomenal disc, the perfect introduction to Josef Bardanashvili
Contemporary Benjamin Grosvenor at the Wigmore: Brett Dean, Bach, Brahms A phenomenal beginning to what I truly hope was an enriching day
Contemporary Everyday Non-sense: Patricia Kopatchinskaja and Aurora's Southbank adventure Fascinating, enriching, and unforgettable. But, frankly, you might just as easily hate it
Contemporary Frozen Moments: The elusive music of Mette Nielsen A phenomenal disc , then: one of the finest of young quartets presenting the fascinating music of a major compositional talent
Solo Piano John McCabe's Farewell Recital Both valuable historical document and joyous voyage of musical discovery
21st Century Orchestral Works by Dani Howard Dani Howard's kaleidoscopic music is showcased in superb performances and a phenomenal recording
21st Century Emily Howard: “The Anvil” and “Elliptics” This disc really is a confluence of excellences
Contemporary A New Horn Concerto from Gavin Higgins It's not every day a new horn concerto is premiered ...
Contemporary Images: Lorenzo Soulès' superb new disc This is a disc to treasure, it also announces a pianist of real talent, Lorenzo Soulès
Contemporary Luke Bedford: In the Voices of the Living Four orchestras, four pieces: this is a wonderful collection of works by Luke Bedford
String Quartet (Preview) Painted Light: the Solem Quartet on Delphian The Solem Quartet is at the top of its collective game throughout, as if the presentation of this music was propulsive force enough to light the music from within
Contemporary Open Spaces: Garth Knox and the Ragazze Quartet Contains a metaphysical meditation on the multiverse in music .. what's not to love?
Live Performance Proms 2023: Beethoven's Ninth and Helen Grime at the Proms A Proms Ninth to be remembered, for sure - but it is Helen Grime's music that reverberates on in the memory
Contemporary More Enno Poppe: Prozession This disc acts as a vital reminder of the importance of Enno Poppe’s music
21st Century The vocal music of Arnulf Herrmann This is a compelling disc - it draws you in, making repeated listening both necessity and pleasure
Contemporary Pasture & Storm: the music of Sadie Harrison A vitally important disc, full of humanity and compassion while remaining uncompromising in its musical delivery
Piano Igor Levit in Henze's (and Wagner's) Tristan ... and more! A terrific release - emotionally demanding, for sure, but I for one would not have it any other way
Xenakis Berlin Festival (4): Berlin Radio SO / Jurowski in Xenakis, Bartók and Mahler The Xenakis and the Bartók, certainly, will live long in the memory
Contemporary Berlin Festival (2): Berlioz, Adès, Barry Stimulating fare from Adès, Kuusisto and the Berliner Philharmoniker
20th Century Berlin Festival (1): Ensemblekollektiv Berlin / Enno Poppe Musikfest Berlin 2022 is in full flow ... A phenomenal concert
Contemporary Images from the Dark Land: George Crumb's Black Angels & Music for a Summer Evening Dark music, certainly ... difficult music, definitely ... rewarding music, 100%
Contemporary Thoughts about the Piano: Claudia Chan's fascinating programme Buy this disc for Chan's performance of Xenakis' Evryali alone, then go on to peel away the other discoveries ....
French Repost: Eric Tanguy Chamber Music: “In a Dream” This is richly rewarding music, brilliantly played and recorded
