Erato

I enjoyed some unhackneyed repertoire and the marvellous singing [GF]

(Déjà Review) A dramatic rendition of Ruy Blas completes this most appealing new issue [TB]

A captivating 17th century programme [DF]

(Déjà Review) A sultry recording of surgingly romantic music given the hot-blooded approach [RB]

Period-instrument Messiah, not to be missed [DF]

An interesting and unhackneyed programme of operetta arias, with a soprano who possibly divides opinion [PT]

Minkowski’s second fine period-instrument recording of Mitridate [DF[

A model of good taste and creative programming [JV]

(Déjà Review) This set is a pinnacle in the history of recorded music [PCW]

A subtle, carefully crafted opera, beautifully sung even if in the end it lacks melodic memorability [RMo]

(Déjà Review) This is a joyful celebration of Christmas and will make an ideal present for the coming festivities [CF]

All three works have been recorded before, but this disc is a good competition [JV]

(Déjà Review) A winning combination of youth and musical insight; a treat indeed [CC]

(Déjà Review) An amazingly dramatic, rock and roll rendition of the Four Seasons [KM]

(Déjà Review) A languid approach with lovely singing from Upshaw [RB]

All Handel lovers will want to own this, the first recording of Arminio [KM]

(Déjà Review) Lean and incisive performances of these vibrant concertos [DS]

Stimulating, approachable and highly varied music [RMo]

Another important step in establishing the reputation of this gifted composer [GPJ]

Two fine Berlioz performances from John Nelson [JQ]

The primary recommendation for these three excellent symphonies [JQ]

Music making of the highest order for anyone with an open mind for whom no borderlines exist [GF]

An extrovert reading of Theodora but one short of consolation [JW]

Essentially unsatisfying accounts of two favourite Berlioz works [Rmo]