Bach JS

Two fine new accounts of Bach’s cello suites but the Artway issue is clearly preferable [RMo]

Very personal choice of viola da gamba pieces, performed with much sensitivity [JV]

Andrew Nethsingha’s farewell to St John’s – a beautiful disc and a culminating celebration [ST]

A stylish and committed performance that renews again one’s awe at the genius of Bach [JQ]

A strange, uneven but enjoyable disc lit up by the violinist’s own compositions [DMD]

A nice demonstration of the practice of ‘playing in the organ’ [JV]

(Déjà Review) A release that shows the guitar at its traditional best [ZT]

A varied and very enjoyable programme of music for Advent [JQ]

Marvellous performances of marvellous music [TB]

…something rich and strange [DC]

A disc to treasure, with probably the best ever performance of Bach’s famous Cantata BWV51 [JV]

A wonderful completion of APR’s series exploring Backhaus’ exciting early recording career [RCh]

Goldberg meets Brandenburg in a very successful merger [DJB]

Imaginative and technically stunning singing from this outstanding chamber choir [GPJ]

This well-chosen programme is more interesting and varied than many similar showcase discs [NB]

A long overdue salute to an overlooked Auer student and a Canadian violinist of technical polish [JW]

Enriching performances, informed by consummate musicianship [SG]

I’m not sure it is possible to overhype playing as good as this [DMD]

(Déjà Review) One of the most personal and original harpsichord recordings of the Goldbergs to be released in years [KM]

(Déjà Review) A must for Bach-lovers, and something to discover for those who have never heard the clavichord [KM]

(Déjà Review) Buy this without hesitation if you want to discover the richness of this magnificent work, in a haunting, unique arrangement [KM]

Worth buying for the rich, subtle and exciting account of the famous Chaconne alone [DMD]

Pioneering recordings by a superb violist at the height of her powers [JW]

An impressive survey of the art of the Bach family [JV]