Britten

Two fine artists in a fascinating and wide-ranging programme [WH]

Three superb Britten readings, including possibly the finest Spring Symphony on disc [GPJ]

(Déjà Review) James’ story in Britten’s setting emerges magnificently [CC]

A successful and enjoyable Britten anthology [JQ]

An eloquent performance of the main work with an interesting early work to complement it [SB]

An attractive programme of French orchestral songs that will provide much enjoyment, but there are better versions of the well-known songs [PT]

(Déjà Review) Overall a superlative disc, with flawless and very characterful performances [EML]

An international version of some very British works [SB]

Three sonatas and a raft of transcribed songs offer fruitful material for the Chandos pairing [JW]

A timely and enjoyable celebration of music for royal occasions [WH]

A touchstone recording which is hard to beat for its general excellence and superbly detailed sound [MP]

What an absolutely splendid party! Darling, I couldn’t have liked it more [PT]

A superb recital of art songs, all of which perfectly suit her crystal-clear voice [SA]

A landmark recording revealed in the stunning realism of a new transfer on SACD [JQ]

(Déjà Review) Evocative and beautifully sung [CT]

A fascinating programme, four works in search of a theme [WH]

(Déjà Review) A gorgeous disc that will have you reassessing the Britten and embracing the Veale concerto [RB]

Admirers of music for Military Band and its performing traditions will enjoy this diverse programme [NB]

A superior reissue of Peter Hall’s other superlative Britten production from Glyndebourne [PCG]

An enjoyable recital by a newcomer to the field of English Art Song [EJW]

A themed recital with three first recordings [WH]

Fine historical performances indispensable to any Britten collection [WH]

An unmatchable and irreplaceable video makes a welcome return to the catalogues [PCG]

A convincing collection, well-sung, played and recorded [CG]