Recommended

Yes – we are hearing something special here [RMo]

Lully’s Thésée sounds glorious in this period-instrument performance [MC]

Enriching performances, informed by consummate musicianship [SG]

A highly attractive pairing of two of the greatest string quartets, interpreted and played to perfection [RMo]

I’m not sure it is possible to overhype playing as good as this [DMD]

A stimulating medley of the best string music, beautifully executed [RMo]

Cello playing of the highest calibre [JV]

A complete delight [WK]

An album of distinction from the Guarneri Trio Prague [MC]

A fascinating programme, with top class performances in excellent sound [GPu]

A superb, state-of-the-art recording of Weinberg’s symphonic works [GT]

Characterful performances of familiar Bartók in a stunning vibrant recording [LW]

Crossover concerti triumphantly bridge the gap between Jazz and Classical [NB]

An astounding new opera from John Corigliano receives a benchmark performance [PCG]

A ground-breaking recording of a ground-breaking American musical [PCG]

A distinguished addition to the Nielsen discography [JQ]

A life-enhancing experience of which I wish every music lover could be a part [GF]

Fascinating music, fine performances and recording, poor presentation [WH]

A first-rate pairing of two of Shostakovich’s more approachable symphonies in excellent sound [RMo]

A staging of French baroque opera at its finest [MP]

A marvellous reading of Die schöne Müllerin that should please every lover of this indestructible masterwork [GF]

Another superlative rendering of a Bruckner symphony from Haitink [RMo]

Magnificent examples of Tudor polyphony, superbly performed [JQ]

A beautiful tone and natural, unmannered playing and flexibility of phrasing [RCh]