Britten

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]

Two world première Britten recordings remastered by Pristine make an enticing offering [PCG]

(Déjà Review) An exceptionally powerful musical and dramatic experience [GPJ]

A superlative Songs from Chinese can’t quite redeem indifferent singing elsewhere [DM]

Another spectacular and poetic Britten collection ex-Collins courtesy of Naxos [EM]

A vivid rollercoaster approach, the listener smarting on the front row stalls [MG]

Handy and Hughes stride forth in their latest volume of British cello sonatas
[JW]

Britten’s music for string quartet, a comprehensive collection [SB]

Fine performances of four major 20th century cello sonatas [LW]