Recommended

A hugely successful outing recorded in a very resonant acoustic [DMD]

Rousset and his team breathe new life into what is now the top choice recording for Spontini’s greatest opera [MP]

Youthful but remarkably distinguished Mozart concerto performances [NH]

Enriches the Händel discography and provides insight into Telemann’s talents as an arranger [DF]

Highlights the variety of Handel’s invention and showcases a superb lead singer [RMo]

Probably the best recording of the Art of Fugue I know [DMD]

A rather special disc [JQ]

An indispensable memorial to Kaija Saariaho [GF]

Strikingly vivid and thrilling accounts of some of Tchaikovsky’s most atmospheric narrative tone poems [RMo]

A beautifully played selection of pieces from Ferrabosco’s Lessons of 1609 which should be on the shelves of all who love the viol [GPu]

An outstanding recital of English song [JQ]

One of the essential works of the last century given an exemplary performance [DMD]

A great and extremely effective recording drenched in splendour [RB]

A thrilling account [LW]

An album to treasure [DC]

This includes a handful of important compositions that provide a deeply touching experience [MP]

A deeply uplifting experience, and I recommend that you make the same journey [GF]

Fresh, mischievous Haydn from a brilliant young quartet [DMD]

A masterclass of historically informed performance on the piano with zip, colour and eloquence [MG]

I have thoroughly enjoyed this recording, especially the sonatas by Gervasio [JV]

Exceptional Ravel from this brilliant multi-national trio [GPJ]

Wise, seasoned Mozart that gets just about everything right [DMD]

Gloriously witty and entertaining music, played with style and élan by this superb German ensemble [GPJ]

This glowing account stands shoulder to shoulder with the very best versions in the catalogue [SG]