Classical Music CDs Round-Up 3 | reviews, news & interviews
Classical Music CDs Round-Up 3
Classical Music CDs Round-Up 3
The pick of the latest Classical CDs
Friday, 11 December 2009
CD of the Month: 'All the frisson of live performances but none of the technical disadvantages'
Our pick of the latest Classical CDs ranges from Tchaikovsky's first and final symphonies to Greek-themed songs by Schubert, by way of late Stravinsky ballets, rare Roussel, a complete Sibelius cycle, cross-over music for recorder and a Superman Symphony. Our reviewers this month are Edward Seckerson, Graham Rickson and Ismene Brown.
Our pick of the latest Classical CDs ranges from Tchaikovsky's first and final symphonies to Greek-themed songs by Schubert, by way of late Stravinsky ballets, rare Roussel, a complete Sibelius cycle, cross-over music for recorder and a Superman Symphony. Our reviewers this month are Edward Seckerson, Graham Rickson and Ismene Brown.
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