July 2026

Spiritillo Mediterraneo (Pentatone)

An interesting, well played programme, but with percussion where it is not required [JV]

Schnittke: Three Sacred Hymns, Concerto for Choir (Fuga Libera)

Powerfully moving works recorded with authentic Russian voices [DC]

CPE Bach: Berlin Symphonies (BIS)

Splendid performances of these sparkling works [DJB]

Bach: Johannes-Passion (Harmonia Mundi)

A provocative but always thoughtful interpretation and performance [JQ]

Willem van Otterloo (conductor): The Original Recordings 1951-1966 (Challenge Classics)

(Déjà Review) Extraordinarily fine performances of a range of music [CH]

Peter Mattei (baritone): Great Baritone Arias (BIS)

(Déjà Review) A glorious disc! [OL]