Bach JS

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]

Karajan in Lucerne in largely unreleased performances [JW]

For a satisfying harpsichord version of these glorious works, this new release will offer rewards aplenty [SG]

A very rewarding disc [JQ]

Awe-inspiring works clothed in intimacy and colour, in performances acclaimed for their conversational qualities [SG]

(Déjà Review) New worlds of feeling in music that is certainly familiar [KM]

A strained attempt to link Bach with Brazilian samba which doesn’t work [DJB]

An Icelandic blizzard envelops these Goldbergs and I am left cold [DJB]