Robin Stowell
ReviewFederico Guglielmo: Vivaldi Violin Concertos ‘Per Pisendel’
Affection and virtuosity combine to masterly effect
ReviewThe Strad Recommends: Alison Luthmers: Roman
Thrilling solo violin adventures from the father of Swedish music
ReviewUrsina Maria Braun: Beethoven, Schubert, Voříšek
An imaginary Viennese salon concert proves a mixed affair
ReviewSchuppanzigh Quartet: Beethoven, Rode
A period-instrument quartet shines a light on lesser-known repertoire
ReviewThéotime Langlois de Swarte: Vivaldi, Gentili, Lambranzi
A young adventurer gives Vivaldi’s most famous work a refresh
ReviewJacopo Ristori, Viola de Hoog et al: In Copisteria del Conte
Lightweight fare is elevated by musical panache
ReviewThe Strad Recommends: Rachel Barton Pine: Corelli
A chameleonic violinist inspires in the Italian Baroque
ReviewThe Strad Recommends: Doric Quartet: Beethoven
A second volume confirms that this is a Beethoven cycle of the first quality
ReviewBook review: Luigi Boccherini: Musica Amorosa
Robin Stowell reviews Babette Kaiserkern’s treatise on the Baroque composer’s life and works, translated into English for the first time
ReviewLucile Boulanger: La Messagère
Old and new make for compelling disc-mates on an enterprising album
ReviewBennewitz Quartet: An Evening in Vienna 1784
A mythical Viennese meeting inspires a fascinating programme
ReviewČrtomir Šiškovič: Pupils of Tartini Vol.3
A passion project continues, but with questionable historical fidelity
