Recommended

The effervescent and truly original work of a forgotten maverick in ideal performances  [RHa]

Impressive rediscovery of much beautiful but unfamiliar music by a familiar composer [NB]

A joy from start to finish [SG]

Cold, creepy, crepuscular and clever – Scheller’s eerie sounds slither delightfully under the skin [RHa]

A disc to treasure, with probably the best ever performance of Bach’s famous Cantata BWV51 [JV]

Well-written, entertaining harp quartets by a little-known composer, in excellent performance [JV]

The first recording of all Songs of sundrie natures in exemplary performances show Byrd’s charm, humour and unwavering focus on the key messages [MG]

The key release of Rachmaninov’s 150th anniversary year – a revelation [RWe]

Goldberg meets Brandenburg in a very successful merger [DJB]

Imaginative and technically stunning singing from this outstanding chamber choir [GPJ]

A refreshingly intimate account of Schubert’s impromptus in masterly performances by a fortepiano player of unparalleled recording experience [MG]

Emerson Quartet’s farewell recording is rather special [LW]

A boldly dramatic performance which has the feel of a major event about it [MP]

The glorious conclusion of an interesting and important project [JV]

Yes – we are hearing something special here [RMo]

Lully’s Thésée sounds glorious in this period-instrument performance [MC]

Enriching performances, informed by consummate musicianship [SG]

A highly attractive pairing of two of the greatest string quartets, interpreted and played to perfection [RMo]

I’m not sure it is possible to overhype playing as good as this [DMD]

A stimulating medley of the best string music, beautifully executed [RMo]

Cello playing of the highest calibre [JV]

A complete delight [WK]

An album of distinction from the Guarneri Trio Prague [MC]

A fascinating programme, with top class performances in excellent sound [GPu]