Recommended

A perfect disc in almost every respect [WK]

A revelatory addition to the ongoing series of the complete works of Vivaldi [MP]

An unusual, exciting performance of a Palestrina mass [JV]

Wonderfully imaginative arrangements of Christmas favourites; something to enliven even the jaded palette – or ear [PRJ]

Suzuki offers a brilliant, structurally transparent perspective that combines historical insight with spirit and verve [PB]

A superb recital which should find a welcome home under any Christmas tree [MP]

A revelatory set, superbly performed [JQ]

Performances that need fear comparisons with no other [ST]

Greater than the “Recording of the Century” [LD]

Straight to the top of the list for the complete set [DJB]

A peculiar but wonderful release that showcases Kaufmann’s developing and deepening insights into the art of Lieder [ST]

A welcome 80th birthday tribute to one of Britain’s finest composers [PRJ]

A 90th birthday tribute that serves as an exemplary introduction to Arvo Pärt [LW]

Outstanding Scriabin from an orchestra celebrating its centenary [PH]

Finally, a Symphonie fantastique to rival the vintage versions in superb, vivid, beautifully balanced digital sound [RMo]

A delightful disc, offering an intriguing twist on the Mozart and a grand, virtuosic account of the Brahms, in superb sound [RMo]

A splendid live recording of Gerontius [JQ]

A wide-ranging collection of modern Swedish choral music superbly sung and recorded [WH]

A challenging production, but very rewarding if you give it a go, and the singing is sensational [ST]

Karina Canellakis and the LPO deliver thrilling live Tchaikovsky [DHa]

A satisfying collection of songs from Czech and Slovak lands from a tenor in fine fettle [PH]

Impressive display of Valls’ daring use of harmony [JV]

An exceptional disc in every way [JQ]

Prokofiev’s masterly opera about greed and desperation is presented in brilliant performances and a fine if somewhat controversial production [RC]