Hyperion
-
Notwithstanding the essential simplicity of their form, Smetana imbues [the Czech Dances] with considerable sophistication. The first has a musing, reflective quality captured beautifully by... —
Awards:
-
Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2016
-
-
Intimate and poetic, this pianism which delicately suggests rather than making statements. A lovely hour and a quarter. —
Awards:
-
Gramophone Awards, 2017, Shortlisted - Instrumental
-
-
Prokofiev & Shostakovich: Cello Concertos
RecommendedSteven Isserlis (cello)
Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, Paavo Järvi
Here at last is a recording to persuade sceptics that Prokofiev's Cello Concerto is not just an interesting but rather drab failure...both Isserlis and Jarvi leave their competition standing... —
Awards:
-
Presto Recording of the Week, 2nd March 2015
-
BBC Music Magazine Awards, 2016, Concerto Finalist
-
Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2015
-
-
Throughout, The Gesualdo Six offer up introspective and expressive readings...There is, inevitably, a similarity of mood to these melancholy works and the cumulative effect is somewhat overwhelming,... —
Awards:
-
Gramophone Magazine, September 2024, Editor's Choice
-
Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalists 2024
-
Sunday Times, 20 Best Classical Albums of 2024
-
-
This is music that by its very nature requires gentle coaxing and affectionate warmth to sound its best, and the Leonore responds with playing that possesses a radiant inner glow. Indeed, it... —
Awards:
-
Presto Recording of the Week, 23rd December 2022
-
-
Hamelin builds the Second Sonata… unerringly, producing a poetic and passionate performance that is finally carried off on a spectral wind. Hamelin… opens with an exquisitely textured Berceuse.... —
Awards:
-
Presto Recording of the Week, 12th January 2009
-
Gramophone Magazine, February 2009, Editor's Choice
-
Building A Library, April 2022, Recommended Recording
-
-
Howells: Missa Sabrinensis & Michael Fanfare
RecommendedHelena Dix (soprano), Christine Rice (mezzo-soprano), Benjamin Hulett (tenor), Roderick Williams (baritone), BBC Concert Orchestra, Bach Choir, David Hill
The combined forces certainly make a glorious noise, at its most impressive with the extensive Gloria section. —
Awards:
-
Presto Recording of the Week, 1st May 2020
-
Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2020
-
Gramophone Magazine, Critics' Choice 2020
-
-
At its pungent best, Esfahani’s joie de vivre can be uniquely captivating. —
Awards:
-
Gramophone Magazine, August 2021, Editor's Choice
-
International Classical Music Awards, 2022, Nominated - Baroque Instrumental
-
Gramophone Awards, 2022, Shortlisted - Instrumental
-
-
Britten: Cello Symphony, Cello Sonata & Cello Suites
Alban Gerhardt (cello), with Steven Osborne (piano)
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Manze
This is the fastest version of Britten's Cello Symphony on record. From the opening chords there's a brisk vigour to Alban Gerhardt's approach that marks it out as distinctive. He seems hell-bent... —
Awards:
-
Gramophone Awards, 2013, Finalist - Concerto
Purchase product
2 CDs
$24.75 -
-
Schubert's two most accessible quartets receive interpretations on this disc which are as near ideal as one is ever likely to hear. In a time of great string quartet playing, the Takács Quartet... —
Awards:
-
Building a Library, October 2009, First Choice
-
Gramophone Magazine, Awards Issue 2006, Editor's Choice
-
