Recommended

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]

An outstanding performance and recording of these orchestral showpieces [EJW]

A superior reissue of Peter Hall’s other superlative Britten production from Glyndebourne [PCG]

Astonishing playing from a giant of the piano world [RCh]

This wonderful recital shows the amazing breadth of Liszt’s response to the composers who wrote for stages both grand and intimate [RCh]

An excellent survey of Polish and Estonian music in virtuoso performances by Estonia’s Festival Orchestra [GT]

Superb Shostakovich coupled with a contemporary concerto that challenges convention [NB]

Quite simply: this disc is a winner [SB]

A beautiful new work from Estonia which will add to the growing reputation of the composer [PCG]

Virtuosity suffused with delicate poetry [DMD]

At the very top of the list for these masterpieces [WH]

A grand, majestic performance catching all the requisite light and shade of Bruckner’s most popular and accessible symphony [RMo]