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churning strings … conjure up the atmosphere of ambiguity and veiled menace that
pervades the whole work.” Read the review
2 Saunders: Skin; Void; Unbreathed
Klangforum Wien/Wiegers
We said: “This superb disc ought to gain Rebecca Saunders many more admirers, for it
includes one of her finest achievements: Skin, for soprano and ensemble, which was
composed in 2016 for Juliet Fraser, who is the outstanding singer here with
Klangforum Wien.” Read the review
3 Szymanowski: Piano Works
Krystian Zimerman
We said: “His command of virtuoso brilliance is just as extraordinary as his control of
the most subtle nuances of phrasing and pacing. This is a marvellous disc from an
utterly exceptional artist.” Read the review
4 Koechlin: The Seven Stars Symphony
Basel Symphony Orchestra/Ariane Matiakh
We said: “The score is a dazzling display of Koechlin’s orchestral imagination … The
Basel Symphony Orchestra’s performance under Ariane Matiakh has a wonderful lithe
elegance, which matches the beauty and refinement of Koechlin’s writing in every
respect.” Read the review
Conductor Ariane Matiakh. Photograph: Marco Borggreve
5 Brahms: The Four Symphonies
Danish Chamber Orchestra/Adam Fischer
We said: “These constantly fascinating performances demonstrate that, even in
Brahms, less can mean a lot more.” Read the review
6 Tippett: The Midsummer Marriage
Murray/Nicholls/Spence/France/London Philharmonic/Gardner