Hallé

The first recording of Britten’s complete balletic masterpiece in over 30 years [EJW]

(Déjà Review) Brilliant performances of brilliant music, in other words a great buy [NHo]

Elder’s later pair of Elgar symphonies is a fine achievement in beautiful sound – but not, perhaps, the last interpretative word [RMo]

(Déjà Review) A radiant account of Enigma [CF]

Distinguished recordings which surpass the earlier recordings by these performers [JQ]

The portrait of a fine composer – two concerti and recent orchestral music, all quite beautiful [HC]

(Déjà Review) A masterly reading of a great score … Elder draws stunning playing from the Hallé [GPJ]

(Déjà Review) I greatly enjoyed this and hope it presages more Elgar from this partnership [JQ]

An extremely well-produced and stylish performance of The Soldier’s Tale [MC]

(Déjà Review) An interpretation that underscores the mutual admiration between Elgar and Strauss [CF]

A fine achievement all around [MP]

(Déjà Review) Racy little things, full of fun [BBr]

Two very highly accomplished sets, either of which any listener would be happy with, but ultimately my heart belongs to the Chandos box [ST]