BR Klassik

(Déjà Review) Strong performances marked by rich tone and just-right choices of tempo and demeanour [KS]

A contemporary classic, a work possibly destined for that status [RWe]

The symphonic lines are sensitively and eloquently drawn and the orchestral playing is exemplary [TB]

An interesting religious work from Croatia allows one to delve into rarely recorded territory [EJW]

This new Idomeneo is almost the one we have all been waiting for [MP]

This recording of Mozart’s Idomeneo ticks all the boxes [MC]

A new Idomeneo and another excellent release from Rattle and the Bavarians [PH]

A hugely enjoyable and wholly satisfying account of some wonderfully uplifting music [RMo]

As satisfying an account of the youthful Puccini’s first success as one could wish to encounter [RMo]

An excellent live account directed by a master of this elusive work [RWe]

An outstanding performance of Haydn’s life-enhancing oratorio [JQ]

A marvellous testament to Haitink’s longstanding work with one of his great orchestral partners [ST]

Inspirationally conducted, fantastically played and stunningly recorded, this demands the attention of all Mahler devotees [JQ]

A superb release which should not be missed [MP]

Two praiseworthy performances under Haitink [MC]

An enjoyable souvenir of Bernstein’s relationship with the Bavarian RSO [JQ]

Quite simply the finest Dvořák Seventh Symphony of the modern era [LD]

A special Creation from Rattle with his beloved Bavarians [PH]

Bernstein advocates will surely want this meritorious recording [MC]

If you like ballet music, this engaging CD should be in your collection [KT]

Not necessarily so great an improvement over previous issues but wonderfully grand and energised [RMo]

A considerably brisker approach to the Lloyd Webber Requiem than the original [PCG]

A good account of some of Puccini’s youthful works which is not necessarily an improvement on Pappano’s rival version [RMo]

Ivan Repušić’s impressive conducting helps create a distinct sense of occasion [MC]