Taken from 2023 concert performances in London led by conductor Simon Rattle, this recording has not a weak link.
The violinist is in his element on this disc, a thoughtful, charming program that covers some seven centuries of music.
The jazz-funk bassist has created a striking and entertaining work.
Tenor Mark Padmore and pianist Mitsuko Uchida bring both the perspectives and limitations of maturity to Schubert’s song cycle.
Winds and percussion are featured on a concert of works by Mozart, Richard Strauss, and Lou Harrison.
A recently published string quartet by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco and music by Walter Arlen make strong impressions.
Esa-Pekka Salonen’s departure is the elephant in the room during a satisfying presentation of works by his fellow Finn.
The group delivers an emotional performance, with outstanding soloists and a superb contribution from the Cantorei.
The Gustavo Gimeno-led disc is in competition with the remastered release of a famous 1967 TSO recording under Seiji Ozawa.
The vocally demanding solo roles of the composer’s only surviving oratorio can’t daunt these well-prepared singers.
