Haydn

(Déjà Review) A very fine live recording which is up there with the best [GF]

In its 20th year, the Chiaroscuro Quartet continues to set the standard for authentic-instrument quartets [DJB]

An admirable and highly desirable cycle – it goes straight to the top of my list [SG]

A Beecham stereo treasury from the 1950s in wonderful sound [LM]

Matchless Haydn from the Chiaroscuro Quartet [DHa]

(Déjà Review) Harnoncourt captures all the drama, humor and elegance with which these scores are rife [KS]

An outstanding performance of Haydn’s life-enhancing oratorio [JQ]

A reference recording of Mahler’s First Symphony, and some rare Tennstedt repertoire [LD]

Virtuosic performances of Haydn full of wit, zest and the exuberance of life [PH]

An appetising collection of unfamiliar Haydn symphonies in unsurpassed performances [PBW]

A special Creation from Rattle with his beloved Bavarians [PH]

by Alan George

A survey of recordings by Erik Möllerström, which is mainly of historical interest [ZT]

Not the most obviously representative Tennstedt performances, but nevertheless strong and committed [PBW]

Organ and choir share equal billing in a varied programme of choral music [WH]

A set to treasure [SG]

Bernstein’s classic Haydn, available again on disc [LW]

A great orchestra pays its tribute to a much loved conductor [PH]

A fabulous debut recording, not to be missed [PBW] 

I cannot make a convincing case for this double set of live recordings conducted by Otmar Suitner [MC]

The humane art of Edwin Fischer, heard live at the Salzburg Festival [JW]

An issue not only for guitar afficionados, but for anyone who appreciates beautiful music [GF]

It is wonderful to hear these pianists who have been undeservedly forgotten and in new works to their discography [RCh]

Elman’s glittering morceau (and some others) in splendid transfers [JW]