Recommended

Unalloyed listening pleasure [DF]

These performances of Handel’s Anthems are among the best that I have heard [JV]

In vocal terms this is arguably the finest complete recording of Aïda in the catalogue, in a sterling new transfer [MP]

A stunning CD – fantastic performances of strongly contrasting works [PBW]

Everything here – music, performances, sound and notes – is exceptional [DJB]

A crisp, clean realisation of the specific soundworld of Bruckner’s music, culminating in a finale of epic power [RMo]

An important and impressive contribution to the Bruckner discography [JQ]

Hats off! A Recording of the Year! [DMD]

I look forward to more of this outstanding composer [SA]

Strauss songs transfigured in breathtakingly beautiful performances [NB]

Two old horn trios and one new – terrific performances and a flawless programme [LW]

Performances of authority and distinction [SG]

Today’s pre-eminent Bruckner conductor conducts the essential Bruckner orchestra in superb live accounts of two of the more elusive symphonies [RWe]

More magical subtleties from Ang [DMD]

A historic recording by a great Armenian string quartet recommended to all chamber music lovers [GT]

The Cleveland Orchestra stakes a claim to be currently the best in the world [DMD]

An immensely satisfying exploration of dream, darkness and light [JF]

Quite exceptional performances of rarely heard pre-Bach Baroque solo violin works [PB]

A comprehensive survey stunningly played and beautifully recorded [NB]

Aristocratic, authoritative and poetic performances [SG]

Music and performance can be recommended without reservation [JQ]

Maltempo captures the romantic sweep of the music and its nuances wonderfully well [JF]

This disc goes straight to my list of recordings of the year [JV]

Bravo, bravo, and thrice bravo; Kirill Petrenko’s Shostakovich sweeps the board [DM]