Recommended

Sui generis: a disc that will change the way you hear Mendelssohn [ST]

A landmark recording revealed in the stunning realism of a new transfer on SACD [JQ]

Nearing the end of his Beethoven piano sonata cycle, James Brawn continues to impress [RC]

A brilliant idea, well executed [SB]

A real Winner! [MP]

An Alessandro Scarlatti world premiere in splendid performance [RWe]

Superlative playing – a valuable addition to the Egorov discography [SG]

A spellbinding confrontation of liturgical music from two traditions – a perfect ‘alternative’ for Christmastide [JV]

Intelligent and assured performances of two contrasting sonatas which prove to be mutually illuminating [GPu]

Towering performances of Beethoven and Isang Yun from South Korea [MB]

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]