Brilliant Classics

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]

Vividly emotional, verging on the cinematic … always moving and often telling [RB]

These transcriptions are nice complements to Bach’s arrangements [JV]

A well-deserved recognition of a neglected composer [JV]

Lively and sympathetic playing of Stanley’s flute sonatas [JW]

Unknown but attractive salon piano from a composer known for opera [RCh]

A pleasing compilation of some of Tchaikovsky’s most beguiling string music featuring two premieres [RMo]

The three composers on this disc take advantage of excellent performances by Cristina Bayón Álvarez [JV]

Fine performances of liturgical organ music by a little-known master from South Germany [JV]

Energy and perception suffuse this life-enhancing project [CA]

Isn’t it time CPE Bach moved into the big time? [DMD]

Delightful contemporary keyboard arrangements of some of Vivaldi’s best-known concerti [MSt]