Since you are interested in Brahms: Cello Sonatas (with works by Suk and Dvorak), here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
JOSEPH HAYDN
Haydn: Piano Sonatas Vol 1 (2 CDs) Marc-Andre Hamelin (piano) [ Hyperion / 2 CD - released 25/Apr/2007 ] "The Hamelin charisma is stamped on this music from the first Sonata of the set, one of Haydn's greatest, No 50 in C major. In the opening movement, staccatos are as crisp as the best melba toast and, where lesser pianists rattle, Hamelin creates... |
JOSEPH HAYDN
Haydn: Piano Sonatas Vol 2 (2 CDs) Marc-Andre Hamelin (piano) [ Hyperion / 2 CD - released 1/Sep/2009 ] "This Hyperion double set contains some of the finest performances of Haydn sonatas I have heard. Hamelin's playing overflows with ardent lyricism and I especially enjoyed his naturalness of rubato." (Recording of the Month MusicWeb Sept 2009) |
SAINT-SAENS
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Saint-Saens: Cello Sonatas Nos. 1 & 2 / etc Mats Lidstrom (cello) Bengt Forsberg (piano) [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 1/Jul/2010 ] "These artists radiate total conviction and a life-enhancing vitality and sensitivity" Penguin Guide |
ROBERT SCHUMANN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Schumann: Piano Sonatas, Op 11 & Op 14 Nikolai Demidenko (piano) [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 30/Apr/2008 ] 'A pair of performances which can justly be described in terms of superlatives. Outstanding readings of remarkable works' (Classic CD) |
JOHN RUTTER
Rutter: Requiem and other choral works Polyphony / Bournemouth Sinfonietta, Stephen Layton [ Hyperion 30 / CD - released 1/Sep/2010 ] GRAMOPHONE EDITOR'S CHOICE - 'A radiant richness of sound.' (Penguin Guide) |
ROBERT SCHUMANN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Songs of Robert Schumann, Vol. 02 (Incls 'Lieder und Gesange aus Wilhelm Meister, Op 98a') Simon Keenlyside (baritone), Graham Johnson (piano) [ Hyperion Schumann Edition / CD - released 4/Aug/2003 ] 'The collaboration of Keenlyside and Johnson is so potent that after an hour one is still ready for more' (Gramophone) |
JOHANN NEPOMUK HUMMEL
Hummel: Piano Sonatas Stephen Hough (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 20/Dec/2003 ] "If you want to explore these brilliant, intriguingly diverse sonatas, this fabulous disc is the one to go for." ***** Five Stars BBC Music Magazine (Jan 04) |
BENJAMIN BRITTEN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Britten: Cello Symphony (with Frank Bridge - Oration) Steven Isserlis (cello) / City of London Sinfonia, Richard Hickox [ EMI British Composers / CD - released 22/Dec/2007 ] "Two masterly British cello scores, well recorded and in fine performances." (MusicWeb Dec 2007) |
CLAUDE DEBUSSY/ MAURICE RAVEL / GABRIEL FAURE
Debussy, Ravel, Faure: Piano trios The Florestan Trio [ Hyperion 30 / CD - released 1/Sep/2010 ] 'The Florestans, exhibiting their trademark finesse, taste and sensitivity, fully demonstrate why they are one of the most highly prized of new ensembles' (The Scotsman) |
DVORAK
Danses Slaves Op 46 & 72 [Slavonic Dances] Claire Desert, Emmanuel Strosser (pianos) [ Mirare / CD - released 10/Oct/2009 ] "Gastinel and Désert create a beautiful atmosphere… Claire Désert reveals herself as a most accomplished, lively accompanist." Gramophone |
LOCATELLI
Sonatas, Op 8 The Locatelli trio with Elizabeth Wallfisch & Rachel Isserlis (violins) [ Hyperion Dyad / 2 CD - released 23/Jan/2006 ] "The performances are altogether admirable; no one who admires good violin playing will want to miss Elizabeth Wallfisch's crisp, rhythmic playing, her precise articulation or her impeccable intonation or indeed her general command of the style and... |
FREDERIC CHOPIN
Chopin: Piano Sonatas Nos. 2 & 3 / etc Marc-Andre Hamelin (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 10/Feb/2009 ] "Simply, subtly sublime: Marc-André Hamelin's Chopin is up there with the very best." Gramophone Magazine Editor's Choice - February 2009 |
SCRIABIN
Complete Piano Sonatas Marc-Andre Hamelin (piano) [ Hyperion / 2 CD - released 16/Feb/2002 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1851-1900) -- 'Hamelin's playing enthralls the ear with its rounded, never-ugly tone, flickering fingerwork, and thunderous power. A sensational issue in every sense' (Classic FM Magazine) |
GODARD BOELLMANN
Cello Sonatas Mats Lidstrom (cello) Bengt Forsberg (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 1/Jan/2000 ] Unfamiliar yet instantly captivating repertoire leaves you wondering why you'd never heard this music before |
MUZIO CLEMENTI
Clementi: Piano Sonatas Nikolai Demidenko (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 1/Aug/2006 ] 'Demidenko brings enormous gravitas and spirituality. The fire and dash he lavishes on the quicker movements make this highly enjoyable disc no less exciting than any of his Medtner, Chopin or Rachmaninov releases on Hyperion' (Hi Fi News) |
W. A. MOZART
Mozart: Piano Quartets K478 & K493 Paul Lewis (piano) / Leopold String Trio [ Hyperion 30 / CD - released 1/Oct/2010 ] 1001 Classical recordings to hear before you die - "For anyone who responds to Mozart's piano concertos, these charming works might almost be considered two bonuses to the cycle. They are superbly played here." (Gramophone Editor's Choice Oct 2003) |
GOLDMARK / WALTER
Violin Sonatas Philippe Graffin (violin) Pascal Devoyon (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 15/Oct/2001 ] 'these are sumptuously responsive performances, glowingly recorded and expertly annotated' (International Record Review) |
CORELLI
La Folia, and other sonatas The Purcell Quartet [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 20/Sep/2008 ] 'Excellent performances from all concerned, and recording quality to match' (Penguin Guide to Compact Discs) |
GEMINIANI
La Folia, and other concertos & sonatas The Purcell Quartet / The Purcell Band [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 20/Oct/2008 ] 'The Purcell Quartet play with dedication and spirit' (The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs) |
LOCATELLI
Sonatas, Op 4 The Raglan Baroque Players [ Hyperion Dyad / 2 CD - released 1/Apr/2009 ] 'I found myself effortlessly carried along by the exuberance of Wallfisch's direction and the lively response of the players. An invigorating release' - BBC Music Magazine |