Lindberg, Pettersson Symphony 5 & 7

The 16 symphonies of Allan Pettersson have often been described as music of pain, anguish, and…

Bruckner Symphony 8 — Jansons, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra

“Bruckner’s Eighth Symphony is the zenith of…

Beethoven, Perahia, Moonlight & Hammerklavier Sonatas

Lisa Halliday, Asymmetry

A lot has been written about this book. Its title is Asymmetry, and this applies to its structure, content and…

Podger, Vivaldi Four Seasons

This is not yet another recording of the Four Seasons. More importantly, this is not your standard…

Paul Thomas Anderson — Phantom Thread film review — Daniel Day-Lewis

Tara Isabella Burton, Social Creature

One could argue that admiration and jealousy between friends have existed since the beginning…

Brabbins, Ferneyhough, La Terre est un Homme

OK, this is as complex as it gets: Ferneyhough’s La Terre est un Homme. It seems…

Beethoven, Suzuki, Missa Solemnis, review

The expectations run high when there is a new Suzuki release with his Bach Collegium…

Christian Lindberg, Steppenwolf

It’s no surprise that this disc is immediately accessible and a joy to listen to. Lindberg’s own…