Reviews Archive

Stephen Hough’s French Album This recital is full of surprises: we hear lesser-known gems from the piano repertoire, as well as works by well-known composers such as Fauré, Ravel, Debussy and Poulenc. A particular delight …

The Essential Falla I listened to “Nights in the Gardens of Spain” this morning. The pianist was one of the great performers of Spanish music, the late Alicia de Larrocha. This 2-CD collection features a …

Richter Plays Beethoven Sviatoslav Richter was a musical genius, a giant, and an amazing musical performer. Richter’s performance of Beethoven, was never exaggerated, getting straight to the deeper meaning of the music. The highlights from …

Anna Netrebko: ‘Souvenirs’ Soprano superstar Anna Netrebko steps away from the operatic stage to create her most personal and intimate album yet. Souvenirs is a gorgeous collection of short and sparkling pieces that allow Anna …

Bolero – The Best of Ravel This album of two CD’s is packed full of some of the most amazing and delightful of Maurice Ravel’s music. Many of you have heard admire Ravel’s “Bolero”; but …