Recordings of the Month

A very significant Mahler cycle [JQ]

A terrific disc [JQ]

A wonderful demonstration of the craft of the song composer from Stephen Dodgson [DHa]

A wonderful introduction to the chamber music of one of the contemporary greats [PRJ]

A beautiful performance of a number of Schubert’s most atmospheric Lieder – some old favourites and some less-known gems [DJa]

Two very fine contemporary works which place a high value on melody and rhythm [DJB]

I had not expected to be so impressed by this recital [SB]

A most welcome introduction to Lucie Vellère’s music [HC]

Electrifying pianism from a poetic genius of the instrument [PH]

The unmissable first recording of Kurtág’s masterpiece [DHa]

If perfection exists in a recording of this greatest of Baroque solo instrument works, it is here [RMo]

Excellent performances of early specimens of the madrigal genre [JV]

An important disc for Vaughan Williams devotees [JQ]

Two masterpieces transformed by Karajan’s alchemy [JF]

A wonderful new version of Beethoven’s last sonatas, and a fitting swan song for Imogen Cooper [SB]

An exceptional tribute to an exceptional pianist [RCh]

A new recording of Glass’s opera, the best yet [DHa]

A vibrant and vivid exploration of Latin American piano [RCh]

Outstanding accounts of Debussy’s and Szymanowski’s string quartets [LW]

Superb performances of religious works in the French tradition [SB]

Lovers of madrigals should not miss this superb recording [jv]

A perfect disc in almost every respect [WK]

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]