Recommended

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]

A great recording of a classic of the Verdi canon in its original version [PH]

Hasselhorn weaves light and shadow into a unity in a fascinating programme, superbly sung [GF]

Beautifully imaginative, strongly expressive music in immaculately prepared performances [HC]

A wonderful performance of Ravel’s masterpiece [JQ]

A richly enjoyable album, which throws a varied light on the Viennese tradition of dance music [GPu]

Tsybuleva scores very highly in this impressive set [RCh]

Steffani’s expressive powers displayed in full glory [JV]

An impressive debut in this demanding repertoire [SB]

A collection of vivid performances of music by Kurt Weill [JQ]

Superb accounts of Sibelius’ last two symphonies put the seal on a triumphantly successful series [RMo]

A seriously impressive set in every respect [JQ]

Very well performed and recorded, this disc should be heard by all who love the repertoire of the piano [GPu]

A compelling and profound work in a very fine premiere recording [JQ]

A special Creation from Rattle with his beloved Bavarians [PH]

Confrontational, challenging, novel, pessimistic – not for the faint of heart [RHa]

An admirable revival of one of Massenet’s most varied, inventive, yet neglected scores [RMo]

Another utterly satisfying and convincing traversal of Schumann’s enigmatic late sonatas [RHa]

One of the best recordings of Mozart’s concertos [JV]

A classic vintage account of a complex, absorbing, yet neglected opera in excellent mono sound, sung by a stellar cast [RMo]

Excellent recordings of three highly imaginative scores [JQ]