MusicWeb International

(Déjà Review) A classic of recorded sound [RB]

The performances are neat and stylish, but the expressive and theatrical features of Vivaldi’s music are underexposed [JV]

A classic staging and superlative cast return to the catalogue, newly minted on Blu-ray [MP]

This programme of Czech music for strings gives much pleasure [LW]

A neglected baroque opera providing a surfeit of beauty, best enjoyed over a couple of days [NF]

thoroughly enjoyed this set – clearly a lot of thought went into programming these pieces [JWe]

A solid, “safe” account, hobbled by a dull, listless opening movement [RMo]

A suggestion that the art of counterpoint is infinite [DC]

(Déjà Review) Truly inspired performances of masterful music [PJL]

Extraordinary playing of the highest quality and familiar music shown in a new light [RCh]

Probably the most charming comic Italian opera since Falstaff in a fizzing studio performance [GF]

A gramophone stereo classic from the 50s is given yet more lustre by this splendid remastering [RMo]

Rousset’s lively new version of Psyché offers the listener much pleasure [MP]

Heavily ambient instrumental compositions [DC]

Interesting and important disc from a musical, historical and social angle [JV]

A good example of 1920s music in outstanding performances, let down by lack of texts [LW]

(Déjà Review) An interpretation that underscores the mutual admiration between Elgar and Strauss [CF]

An unusual programme, attractive, but somewhat generic performances [PBW]

A splendid way to explore some of the composer’s lesser-known operettas [MC]

A release pianophiles will treasure [SG]

A well recorded, but still little-known composer – well worth investigating [GH]

A fine showcase for the music of Kerensa Briggs [JQ]

Great sound, conducting, choral singing and orchestral playing, but only one principal singer who really comes up to scratch [RMo]

A patchy Zarathustra and a good Jeux, but you’ll find better performances of both elsewhere [ST]