Classical CD Reviews Articles

BACH: The 6 English Suites, BWV 806-811 – Francesco Tristano, piano – Naïve

Francesco Tristano… a “fiery, vigorous approach”… “lucid, crystalline articulation”…

An inviting rendition of the second concerto and other orchestral works.

A virtuosic expression of the Left Hand…

Stravinsky on Ravel: “the most perfect of Swiss watchmakers…”

Raretés Américaines, Vol. 14 = COPLAND: An Outdoor Overture; ELGAR: Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85; SIBELIUS:...

TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74 “Pathetique”; MUSSORGSKY: Prelude to Khovantschina – London Symphony...

Ronald Smith: Rediscovered Recordings = CHOPIN: Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58; LISZT: Sonata in B Minor –...

BOULT and the BBC Symphony: the Pre-War Recordings, Vol. 3 = Orchestral Works by WAGNER; HUMPERDINCK; BRAHMS; BORODIN;...

CHOPIN: Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat Minor, Op. 35 “Funeral March”; Berceuse in D-flat Major, Op. 57; Ballade No. 1...

DVORAK: Symphony No. 7 in D Minor, Op. 70; SCHUMANN: Symphony No. 2 in C Major, Op. 61 – London Philharmonic...

BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 3,“Eroica”; BRAHMS: St. Anthony Variations; SCHUBERT: Symphony No. 9, “The Great” – Sir Adrian...

TCHAIKOVSKY: 1The Queen of Spades, Op. 68 – Overture; DEBUSSY: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun; La Mer;...

DEBUSSY: Deux Arabesques; Suite Bergamasque; Children's Corner; Estampes; Reflets dans l’eau; Two Preludes, Book I –...

MAHLER: Symphony No. 9 in D Major – Park Avenue Chamber Symphony/ David Bernard – Recursive Classics (78:52) (6/13/25)...

DEBUSSY: Iberia from Images pour Orchestre; RAVEL: Pavane pour une infante défunte; FALLA: Nights in the Garden of...

La Mer: French Works for Piano Trio = SAINT-SAENS: Piano Trio No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 92; MEL BONIS: Soir-Matin, Op. 76;...