Recommended

The vibrant, alluring art of arch-Romanticist, Aaron Rosand [JW]

Performance that are as sparkling as they are wise [DMD]

A veritable treasure trove of delights [PRJ]

A tremendous performance [JQ]

This is a very fine disc; in fact, c’est magnifique! [JQ]

Music by a young composer who cares if you listen, but will not pander to contrive a connection [NC]

Yu Kuwabara’s frequently beautiful work projects both delicacy and vigour, and harnesses ancient and modern influences to thrilling effect [RHa]

A well-structured programme, excellent performance and recording [RWe]

A worthy addition to BIS’s monumental Aho edition [RHa]

A brilliant introduction to Armenian piano music [SA]

This outstanding disc will be self-recommending to all admirers of Bliss’s music and to brass band devotees [JQ]

Brilliant Liszt performances breathe new life into great staples of the repertoire [RBe]

What a discovery these ravishing, mystical scores are! [DMD]

Strong, thoughtful and vivacious performances of these revolutionary sonatas [RCh]

Three most engaging works from the pen of a neglected composer [RMay]

A thrilling recital [SA]

Nicely varied, with much to enjoy [HC]

A debut recital that every lover of great singing should treasure [GF]

A valuable selection of Glass’s fascinating Etudes [SB]

A very distinguished account of Bruckner’s Seventh symphony [JQ]

Terrific performances of three very contrasting Shostakovich symphonies [JQ]

Terrific performances of two key works in the violin concerto repertoire [JQ]

A wondrous document, worth repeated playing [SA]

Elegant and distinctive music by an overlooked original [NC]