Recommended

Virtuosic performances of Haydn full of wit, zest and the exuberance of life [PH]

Admirers of Gurney’s music and of English song in general should hasten to acquire this important release [JQ]

These two works are ideal companions and Hirose is fervent in her brilliant playing of them [RCh]

As fine a modern, live account of this most pictorial of ballets as you could wish [RMo]

Lovely singing and playing, with a special role for the lyra viol [JV]

Utopia, dreams, rituals: the essence of Tippett in his final opera [PH]

An outstanding disc in every way [JQ]

Outstanding in terms of programming, performance and sound quality, will delight all interested in the viol [GPu]

Gloriously rich two piano works from an undeservedly forgotten Italian [RCh]

Rana again shows her affinity for Bach in these most wonderfully joyous performances [DJB]

A pleasure to have Fiorentino’s complete Saga Recordings under one roof [SG]

Fascinating products of Simpson’s apprenticeship, and first recordings of two major chamber works [RHa]

Quite simply the finest Dvořák Seventh Symphony of the modern era [LD]

A great recording of a classic of the Verdi canon in its original version [PH]

Hasselhorn weaves light and shadow into a unity in a fascinating programme, superbly sung [GF]

Beautifully imaginative, strongly expressive music in immaculately prepared performances [HC]

A wonderful performance of Ravel’s masterpiece [JQ]

A richly enjoyable album, which throws a varied light on the Viennese tradition of dance music [GPu]

Tsybuleva scores very highly in this impressive set [RCh]

Steffani’s expressive powers displayed in full glory [JV]

An impressive debut in this demanding repertoire [SB]

A collection of vivid performances of music by Kurt Weill [JQ]

Superb accounts of Sibelius’ last two symphonies put the seal on a triumphantly successful series [RMo]

A seriously impressive set in every respect [JQ]