Recommended

A consistently engaging anthology of ‘romantic’ music for solo harp, all perceptively played [GPu]

A great performance revitalised in extraordinarily vivid sound – another Pristine remastering triumph [RMo]

I enjoyed some unhackneyed repertoire and the marvellous singing [GF]

A first class study, well worth tracking down [SG]

A considerable achievement [JQ]

The magnificent quintet which gives this exceptional release its title is a must; the couplings are hardly less compelling [RHa]

An extraordinarily daring and vital realisation of a masterwork by a “maverick” conductor who dares to challenge convention – and triumphs [RMo]

Johann Strauss’ Hungarian operetta truly sparkles in a performance that commands the field in spite of its age [MP]

Fine performances from Cambridge of wonderful choral music by Pavel Chesnokov [JQ]

Conducting, playing and engineering of the highest quality – subtle and thrilling in equal measure; a treasurable set [RMo]

Musically and sonically outstanding [JQ]

An essential Nielsen recording that crackles with the chaotic energy of the life-force [NC]

Exceptional in every way [DJB]

An outstanding recording of Eine Messe des Lebens [JQ]

Excellent performances, engaging and rewarding [SG]

No-one with a fondness for the mandolin should miss this engaging disc [GPu]

Superb recordings of all the works here [SB]

Lovers of English song should not hesitate: acquire this disc and gatecrash Uncle Ralph’s musical party [JQ]

Consistently magnificent performances, but comparison has a sting in the tail [MG]

An outstanding recital; elegantly conceived, ideally recorded and beautifully performed [RHa]

A top-notch Turangalîla from Toronto; stellar sonics, too [DM]

A Lady Mass by a leading early Tudor composer in an exciting, unique performance [GH]

The last instalment of the Decca ‘Ring’ enhanced by remastering in magnificent sound [JQ]

This is in every way a distinguished Rachmaninoff album [JQ]