Recommended

Something rather special [DC]

A tremendous performance of an unexpectedly compelling French rarity [PSt]

A splendidly remastered and historically important tranche of piano recordings [JW]

A brilliant, flawless live performance graced by some stellar solo singing [RMo]

A delightful disc of music by an unjustly neglected figure [PRJ]

This splendid production might convert newcomers to the delights of French baroque [SB]

A truly outstanding recording in every respect [PRJ]

A set to treasure [SG]

A classic recording in a splendid remastering [JQ]

A completely convincing account of a rarely performed opera in a new orchestration for chamber orchestra [MP]

The Brabant Ensemble chart a pathway to the monastic way of life to memorable effect [PH]

A fabulous debut recording, not to be missed [PBW] 

Performances to encourage an investigation of Mozart’s rarely played apprenticeship to the piano concerto trade [MG]

A unique coming together of Czech and Turkish renaissance music [GH]

This disc will certainly be my favourite Yuletide companion for years to come [GF]

This album is a gem from start to finish and will make many listeners’ Christmases merry [KT]

An exciting disc that leaves one wanting more [JV]

Emelyanychev convinces me that Symphony 5 is Schubert’s first symphonic masterpiece and he demonstrates the distinctiveness of Symphony 8, too [MG]

A Titanic Shostakovich Tenth of almost unique power and darkness [MB]

An outstanding performance marks the 50th birthday of MacMillan’s great ballet [RMay]

Notated Jazz from the master of the art, Nikolai Kapustin, performed by his leading exponent [JW]

A disc of happy surprises with playing throughout that evinces warmth and sensitivity [SG]

This is one of the finest Prokofiev piano discs issued in recent times [RCu]

A desirable collection that captures the Cherkassky magic [SG]