Decca

Beautiful sounds in big-boned arrangements which are best sample piecemeal rather than all at once [MP]

This remains a powerful experience 49 years after its initial release [MP]

A feast of stylish bel canto singing for the two stars but the rest of the cast can only struggle though [MP]

(Déjà Review) This set wins hands down [JP]

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

More than justifies the hype surrounding this young violinist [DMD]

A recording for the ages, revealed in full splendour in a new re-mastering [JQ]

Two LPs’ worth of Argenta’s legendary performances in classic Decca sound [PSe]

(Déjà Review) Recommended for those looking for a vivid unfamiliar score to get their teeth into [LF]

Magnificent playing weaves together the music of this intimately connected trio [RCh]

(Déjà Review) A miracle of economy, clarity and efficiency – Arnold at his best [HC]

An extended memorial work with some shorter pieces [SB]

A feast of gorgeous singing and despite a few odd inclusions, his legions of fans will love it [MP]

The ace that trumped Solti [LD]

Resounds in splendour – a souvenir of a historic point in the story of British Isles [RB]

Triumph! Rejoice! Victory! Solti’s Ring, at last, as Wagner intended! [PCG]

Impressive Stravinsky from Klaus Mäkelä and the Orchestre de Paris [JQ]

A stunning CD – fantastic performances of strongly contrasting works [PBW]

(Déjà Review) Superb modern versions of these works [JP]

(Déjà Review) A remarkable voice and I am already longing to hear more from her [GF]

Supposedly hitherto hidden treasures from the vaults turn out to be something of a let-down [RMo]

Fleming is entirely convincing as a flirtatious and seductive courtesan for whom even a monk might risk his soul [RMay]

A disappointingly bland and flaccid Rite of Spring balanced by a far more compelling Firebird [RMo]

For me, the two outer tracks alone make this anthology of final scenes compulsory [RMo]