Erato

A debut recital that every lover of great singing should treasure [GF]

A worthwhile disc, even if I am equivocal about some of the singing [PT]

An ideal combination of mostly unfamiliar repertoire and stylistically convincing performances [JV]

Some surprises here. Strozzi’s works stand out, as does L’Arpeggiata’s playing [DJB]

Thrilling Orfeo ed Euridice starring Jakub Józef Orliński [DF]

Take your seat in the stalls for scores from le cinéma français [RMay]

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]