Tippett: King Priam (Pristine Audio)
A superbly persuasive recording of Tippett’s most difficult opera [MP]
Bartók: Concertos (Alpha Classics)
Characterful performances of familiar Bartók in a stunning vibrant recording [LW]
Atmospheriques Vol. 1 (Sono Luminus)
An enjoyable disc of contemporary music by Icelandic and American composers [GT]
Liszt: Piano Works Vol. 2 (Prima Facie)
If you haven’t yet caught up with Hamilton’s Liszt then what are you waiting for? [DMD]
Svendsen: Symphonies (Chandos)
(Déjà Review) Not quite masterpieces but they are more than just easy-listening and could be widely enjoyed [CH]
Respighi’s Rome (Delos)
(Déjà Review) A distinguished issue which will give much pleasure and can be recommended confidently [JQ]
Cortese: Chamber and vocal music (Dynamic)
Not flawless but interesting (re)introduction to the work of a neglected neoclassical Italian composer [GPu]
Pedersøn: Motets & Hymns (cpo)
This disc sheds light on liturgical practice in Denmark in the early 17th century [JV]
Festive Sounds (SWR Classic)
A pleasant hour of music basking in a warmly resonant recording [MP]
Topos – 20th-Century Greek Orchestral Music (Naxos)
Hugely enjoyable [DJB]
Corigliano: The Lord of Cries (Pentatone)
An astounding new opera from John Corigliano receives a benchmark performance [PCG]
Jazz Violin Concertos (Gramola)
Crossover concerti triumphantly bridge the gap between Jazz and Classical [NB]
Charpentier: In Nativitatem Domini Canticum (Erato)
(Déjà Review) This is a joyful celebration of Christmas and will make an ideal present for the coming festivities [CF]
Bach: The Art of Fugue (Alia Vox)
(Déjà Review) Buy this without hesitation if you want to discover the richness of this magnificent work, in a haunting, unique arrangement [KM]
Alfano: Complete String Quartets (Naxos)
Dedicated and committed performances [SG]
Byrd: On Byrd’s Wings (Audite)
An interesting and musically captivating contribution to the Byrd commemoration [JV]
Ibert, Hartmann & Dvorák: Chamber Music (Farao Classics)
A perfect release to encourage newcomers to explore the genre further [DJB]
Nielsen: The Symphonies (Deutsche Grammophon)
A distinguished addition to the Nielsen discography [JQ]
Roger Norrington (conductor) Sacred Music (SWR Classic)
Choral masterpieces of the 19th century, in stirring performances [RWe]
Rodgers: Oklahoma! (Chandos)
A ground-breaking recording of a ground-breaking American musical [PCG]
Chaminade: Piano Music, Vol 1 (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) A collection that will enchant all but the hardest-hearted [IL]
Copland: Old American Songs (Apex Warner)
(Déjà Review) A great disc [SA]
Cesti: Cantatas (Ars Produktion)
Compelling performances of cantatas by a great composer of the 17th century [JV]
Glass & Bjerkestrand: Violin Concertos (lawo)
Fascinating music, fine performances and recording, poor presentation [WH]
