Recommended

A superb performance of a 17th century German Passion [JV]

Prosseda amply demonstrates the surprising distinctiveness of these early Beethoven piano sonatas [MG]

The arpa doppia in full glory – an exciting disc [JV]

Relive the Golden Age of the Tragédie lyrique in a performance of insight and conviction [PH]

A stunning compendium of Adès’ music for the stage in a self-recommending release [PH]

An exquisitely played and intelligently assembled bouquet for Ravel [PH]

A reference recording of Mahler’s First Symphony, and some rare Tennstedt repertoire [LD]

A highly successful, satisfying anthology recital by a vocal ensemble at the top of its game [RMo]

A welcome return to the music of Shostakovich by the Jerusalem Quartet [DHa]

These remarkable discs have been hard to track down so it is wonderful to have them collected together and to hear Etsuko Hirose’s dazzling pianism [RCh]

A superb release which should not be missed [MP]

Virtuosic performances of Haydn full of wit, zest and the exuberance of life [PH]

Admirers of Gurney’s music and of English song in general should hasten to acquire this important release [JQ]

These two works are ideal companions and Hirose is fervent in her brilliant playing of them [RCh]

As fine a modern, live account of this most pictorial of ballets as you could wish [RMo]

Lovely singing and playing, with a special role for the lyra viol [JV]

Utopia, dreams, rituals: the essence of Tippett in his final opera [PH]

An outstanding disc in every way [JQ]

Outstanding in terms of programming, performance and sound quality, will delight all interested in the viol [GPu]

Gloriously rich two piano works from an undeservedly forgotten Italian [RCh]

Rana again shows her affinity for Bach in these most wonderfully joyous performances [DJB]

A pleasure to have Fiorentino’s complete Saga Recordings under one roof [SG]

Fascinating products of Simpson’s apprenticeship, and first recordings of two major chamber works [RHa]

Quite simply the finest Dvořák Seventh Symphony of the modern era [LD]