Alpha Classics

A performance to convert the Sibelian reluctant to appreciate the bleak Fourth’s special qualities, in a death-laden programme complete with two superb companion pieces [RMo]

This performance has completely revised my view of the Viola Concerto [DMD]

Le Consort deserves praise for bringing the music by the mysterious Mrs Philarmonica to our attention [JV]

A treat for Rachmaninov enthusiasts [DMD]

The key release of Rachmaninov’s 150th anniversary year – a revelation [RWe]

Emerson Quartet’s farewell recording is rather special [LW]

Characterful performances of familiar Bartók in a stunning vibrant recording [LW]

A fine send off for the Emerson Quartet at the top of their game [DMD]

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

The orchestrated Verlaine songs are delightful, La mer merely decent [SB]

Worth hearing for the sheer beauty of Krimmel’s voice alone [DMD]

Sparkling and exuberant playing makes the most of these three Viennese concerti [RCh]

An oddly bland and inconsistent account which in no sense challenges established favourite recordings [RMo]

A riotously enjoyable disc, the third in the amazing Sarah Willis’s series featuring Mozart Cuban-style [GPJ]

A fascinating out-of-the-ordinary trip of nostalgia [GF]

Cello tales of mystery and imagination [JLW]

Every lover of the baroque violin will be delighted to listen to these performances {JV]

A mixed bag that contains some stylish and absorbing Ravel [NH]

Youthful but remarkably distinguished Mozart concerto performances [NH]

A deeply uplifting experience, and I recommend that you make the same journey [GF]

The concept of this programme lacks consistency and the performances are uneven [JV]

Georg Nigl is a magnificent storyteller – do not miss this well-filled disc [GF]

(Déjà Review) If the rest of this series is of this standard, it will be a compulsory acquisition for all lovers of this composer [GA]

A fine survey of the Lachrimae with rather more verve and better balance than other options [RMo]