Harmonia Mundi
The Experts – The Bach & Silbermann Dynasties (Harmonia Mundi)
The performances are good, but the concept of this disc is not really convincing [JV]
Schubert: Licht und Schatten (Harmonia Mundi)
Hasselhorn weaves light and shadow into a unity in a fascinating programme, superbly sung [GF]
Lully and Charpentier: Les Musiques de Molière (Harmonia Mundi)
Anyone interested in Baroque opera should acquire this issue [GF]
Palestrina Revealed (Harmonia Mundi)
A most auspicious way to mark the 500th anniversary of Palestrina [JQ]
Sublimation (Harmonia Mundi)
A wealth of beautiful melodies and fascinating rhythms, played with technical acuity and sensitivity [GF]
J. S. Bach: Magnificat & Handel: Te Deum (Harmonia Mundi)
An odd combination of works, but both are performed well [JV]
Wolcum Yule: Celtic and British Songs and Carols (Harmonia Mundi)
This is a Christmas disc for the connoisseur, I think, and it is strongly recommended as such [JQ]
Mozart: Requiem (Harmonia Mundi)
Pichon’s inventive programming and superb musicianship make this recording stand out in a crowded field [SSc]
Schubert: Die schöne Müllerin (Harmonia Mundi)
Another marvellous recording of Die schöne Müllerin to add to the ever-growing list of highly recommendable versions of this indestructible masterwork [GF]
Baltic Voices 1 (Harmonia Mundi)
Lyrical yet challenging, they welcome the listener with open arms [RB]
Urlicht – Songs of Death and Resurrection (Harmonia Mundi)
The singing is masterly, the playing of the orchestra excellent and the recording first class [GF]
Messiaen: Turangalîla-Symphonie (Harmonia Mundi)
A top-notch Turangalîla from Toronto; stellar sonics, too [DM]
Purcell: The Fairy Queen (Harmonia Mundi)
This 35-year-old recording is still a worthy competitor in a crowded field and the sound comes up as fresh as new paint [GF]
Charpentier: Messe de minuit (Harmonia Mundi)
The perfect disc to musically celebrate Christmas [JV]
Chopin: Etudes (Harmonia Mundi)
Chiu possesses a melting tone and a high level of musicianship [CC]
Schubert: Die schöne Müllerin (Harmonia Mundi)
A marvellous reading of Die schöne Müllerin that should please every lover of this indestructible masterwork [GF]
Mendelssohn: Piano Sonatas (Harmonia Mundi)
(Déjà Review) Chiu’s playing is interesting and sensitive … the most obvious choice for a single disc of Mendelssohn’s sonatas [PCW]
An Invitation at the Schumanns’ (Harmonia Mundi)
A delightful easy-listening programme with a couple of more substantial morsels [GF]
Bach: Cantatas for Alto (Harmonia Mundi)
(Déjà Review) A disappointing recording, but a curiosity [KM]
Sanctissima (Harmonia Mundi)
A fascinating and rewarding mixture of old and new music [JQ]
Byrd: Consort Songs (Harmonia Mundi)
A varied well-chosen programme, beautifully sung and played [RH]
London circa 1740 – Handel’s Musicians (Harmonia Mundi)
A compelling and entertaining survey of what was written and performed in London around 1740 [JV]
Bach: The Art of Fugue (Harmonia Mundi)
Probably the best recording of the Art of Fugue I know [DMD]
Scarlatti G: I portentosi effetti della Madre Natura (Deutsche Harmonia Mundi)
A totally forgotten opera that every lover of 18th century opera should hasten to acquire [GF]
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