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JOHN McCABE
McCabe: Symphonies 2 & 3 and Cello Concerto Raphael Wallfisch (cello), BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Woods (conductor) [ Signum / CD - released 24/Jul/2026 ] "No praise can be too high for these splendid performances, detailed notes by our own Guy Rickards and top-notch production by Andrew Keener. A winner!" Gramophone Editor's Choice |
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ANTONIN DVOARK
Dvorak: Cello Concerto / Rondo in G minor / From the Bohemian Forest Raphaël Jouan (cello) / Orchestre National de Metz Grand Est, David Reiland [ La Dolce Volta / CD - released 13/Feb/2026 ] "I'm sure it isn't my imagination that the defining quality of this performance of the great DvoĆák Cello Concerto is one of collective warmth and familiarity. It feels personal." Gramophone Editor's Choice & Bookmark recording |
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ROBERT SCHUMANN
Schumann: Das Paradies und die Peri Soloists, La Capella Nacional de Catalunya, Le Concert des Nations, Jordi Savall [ Alia Vox / 2 CD - released 28/Aug/2026 ] "A vividly recorded and vibrantly performed new version of Schumann's oratorio Das Paradies und die Peri conducted by Jordi Savall, featuring fine singing throughout." Gramophone Editor's Choice |
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THOMAS ADES / HARRISON BIRTWISTLE / JAMES DILLON
Vesper: Music for Guitar by Ades, Birtwistle & James Dillon Sean Shibe (guitar) [ Pentatone / CD - released 17/Apr/2026 ] "A compelling portrait by Sean Shibe of the classical guitar's voice in the 21st century, music by Thomas Adès, Harrison Birtwistle and James Dillon offering a stunning journey through drama, delicacy and virtuosity." Gramophone Bookmark recording |
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VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Stephen Hough's Piano Postcards Stephen Hough (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 3/Jul/2026 ] "Stephen Hough has gathered together arrangements - some his own - of songs and melodies which remind him of places encountered on his travels; fond memories, shared with affection. A delightful album" Gramophone Editor's Choice |
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NICO MUHLY
Muhly: No Resting Place The Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips [ Linn Records / CD - released 13/Mar/2026 ] "Nico Muhly's understanding of the Tallis Scholars is compellingly evident in every work - as is Peter Phillips's admiration of his music. A wonderfully successful partnership." Editor's Choice Gramophone |
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GUSTAV MAHLER
Mahler: Symphony No. 7 Zurich Tonhalle Orchestra, Paavo Järvi [ Alpha Classics / CD - released 13/Mar/2026 ] "A superb understanding of Mahler's shifts of style and tone, and the power of his themes, defines Paavo Järvi's gripping interpretation of Symphony No 7." Gramophone Editor's Choice |
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ALFRED SCHNITTKE
Schnittke: Complete Works for Two Violins Vadim Gluzman (violin), Friedemann Eichhorn (violin), Evgeny Sinaiski, Deutsche Radio Philharmonie, Valentin Uryupin [ Naxos / CD - released 24/Jul/2026 ] "The Saarbrücken-based DRP play with finesse and power for Valentin Uryupin in the three orchestral works, and the recording is notable for its clarity and warmth. In sum, then, a significant entry in Schnittke's discography." Gramophone |
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ORAZIO BENEVOLI
Benevoli: Missae Angelus Domini & Dum complerentur I Fagiolini, Robert Hollingworth [ Coro / CD - released 3/Apr/2026 ] "This final instalment of I Fagiolini's survey of Baroque composer Benevoli's multi-choir Masses is a triumphant conclusion to the three-part series, as well as a perfect way to mark the group's 40th birthday." Gramophone Editor's Choice |