Brilliant Classics

The writing might be a bit too rococo for some tastes [SFV]

Appealing, occasionally quirky Classical quintets [SV]

Good performances on a splendid historical instrument [JV]

This disc provides a good opportunity to make the acquaintance of a talented and affable composer [GPu]

(Déjà Review) As a way to experience one of the greatest symphonic cycles of the 20th century this has to be an essential purchase at this price [DBi]

Delicate and intimate music, so interpreted by a master guitarist [ZT]

A fine set but compromised by comparatively lacklustre Second and Seventh Symphonies [RMo]

Intentionally slight music played with sensitivity and skill [NB]

A production every lover of the harpsichord should investigate [JV]

Idiosyncratic performances of pared-down music by Vivaldi [CR]

More first recordings of John Duarte’s music, in performances of a particularly high standard [ZT]

Conducting, playing and engineering of the highest quality – subtle and thrilling in equal measure; a treasurable set [RMo]

This can be a good introduction to the 14th century Italian Ars nova [GH]

A charming new version of Grieg’s attractive violin sonatas [SB]

An unlikely concept that seems to work better than expected [NC]

A new recording highlights the lyricism and structural strength of Pejačević’s chamber music [JW]

A lovely collection that explores a rich seam of often neglected music and finds some real rarities [RCh]

The mediaeval Las Huelgas Codex, the first instalment, in no-nonsense interpretations [GH]

A splendid calling card for a largely forgotten Cremonese master [RHa]

Remarkable piano sonatas but check whether you are happy with the fortepiano [SB]

A good introduction to the chamber music of this underrated and under-recorded composer [DJB]

Well-crafted transcriptions hampered by a performing style that is too often heavy and ponderous [NB]

Little known Migot given a chance to breathe again … a Fauré-like lambency and warmth [RB]

A scarcely known composer is permitted an eloquent and at times disconcerting calling-card [RB]