Haydn

The restored recordings of Erling Bloch – sonata and trio player, quartet leader, eminent teacher and committed exponent [JW]

The lovely sound of a 1937 Pleyel inspired Collins to record this warm-hearted recital [RCh]

(Déjà Review) The highlight of my anniversary year listening [JS]

For fans of the instruments or neophytes, this is a bargain not to be missed [KM]

(Déjà Review) Even harpsichord lovers will appreciate the Handel [BW]

(Déjà Review) Superb performances which set the standard for Haydn interpretation [MG]

Interpretatively cohesive and consistent but rather driven and unvaried [RMo]

(Déjà Review) Partnership of conductor and orchestra at something like its best [JW]

(Déjà Review) Some of the finest performances of Haydn sonatas I have heard [MC]

by Alan George

(Déjà Review) A valuable perspective on some fine, still underrated, music [GPu]

Beecham’s stereo discography in a sturdy box albeit largely in pre-existing remasterings [JW]

Another volume to cherish from Alpha & Antononi [PH]

(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]