Dynamic

Shihyun Lee never misses the mark in this wonderful collection of Mendelssohn’s sometimes overlooked piano works [RCh]

A long awaited cycle that is ultimately disappointing [LD]

Some good things here, but as a whole this is not competitive [SB]

A refreshing survey of the Beethoven symphonies from Zubin Mehta [GT]

Not flawless but interesting (re)introduction to the work of a neglected neoclassical Italian composer [GPu]

For a satisfying harpsichord version of these glorious works, this new release will offer rewards aplenty [SG]

A welcome release, but with one important shortcoming [MP]

A well-performed Stravinsky masterpiece, and a related work by Pizzetti [RWe]

A premiere filming of Lully’s major stage work: intelligent production, convincing performance [RWe]

A decent concert performance of Stravinsky’s great work, with a rarity to precede it [SB]

Excellent orchestral playing, choral singing and conducting compromised by sub-par solo voices and thus a missed opportunity [RMo]

A mostly successful recital of early Scriabin with a couple of rarities [RCh]

A very good way to discover the attractions of Mascagni’s second opera [RWe]

An intriguing revival of music which makes grand gestures but mostly remains oddly bland and uninvolving [RMo]

A modern-dress production that plays it pretty straight, and a very strong singing team [ST]

Pleasant, undemanding and unremarkable [DJB]

A spectacular staging of a visually impressive and finely performed Ring from Bulgaria [GT]

A first video release of Bellini’s early work features some attractive singing and an elegant, if quirky, production [MP]

The Pavarotti- Freni recording still reigns, but this newest version is a worthy competitor [GF]

This world premiere recording is an appetising taster for more Porpora [GF]

Attractive miniatures in the mould of Schumann and Mendelssohn [RCh]

A welcome reissue of Malipiero’s compact cycle [JW]

Will challenge entrenched attitudes toward the solo music of Ferdinando Carulli [ZT]

Another impressive release by the Donizetti Opera festival, uncut and on original instruments [RWe]