Recommended

An invigorating shattering of myths, both long-held and recent, about this perennially beloved composer [NC]

By far the best mezzo-soprano to emerge for a generation [RMo]

A feast of Russian piano music served up with spectacular aplomb by Lane [RCh]

A gripping performance of a macabre, strangely compelling work [RMo]

These performances bring us very close to the heart of Tartini’s musical thinking and feeling [JV]

Fichet fully conveys the heart and intensity of these seductive scores [SG]

A legendary classic from the early 1950s is resurrected in revelatory high definition sound [GF]

Recommended with all possible enthusiasm [GF]

A wonderfully played and very varied Mozart programme in extraordinarily vivid sound [RMo]

A wonderful, spellbinding disc; legendary recordings of legendary performances of the two concertos [PSe]

John Wilson’s latest recording of string music is a winner [SB]

A wonderfully intelligent, interesting programme, superbly performed [NB]

An outstanding CD which is likely to be the most important contribution on disc to the Stanford centenary [JQ]

Fascinating repertoire stunningly performed [NB]

Not to be missed [WK]

Imaginative performances of four concertos, which have not been recorded before [JV]

An impressive achievement which serves as a fine memorial to a distinguished British conductor [JQ]

The leading contemporary champion of Eric Coates continues to impress [JW]

A distinguished final recording by Andrew Nethsingha with the St John’s College Choir [JQ]

A recording of the Transcendental Études which compares with the very best [RBe]

Marin Alsop and her Vienna orchestra shine [LW]

Piano quatre mains at its best [DC]

The project exemplifies the meaning of the saying “It’s an ill wind that blows nobody any good” [SA]

Imaginatively constructed, probing and a tribute to sensitivity and outstanding musicianship [SG]