Hyperion

A beautifully performed portrait of Bach’s second wife through the music which he chose for her [MSt]

(Déjà Review) Seven Last Words makes a profound impression; a masterpiece [JQ]

(Déjà Review) Bach performances to cherish [CH]

A refined, intimate, impeccably sung and recorded collection of Byrd at his most reserved and doleful [RMo]

Imaginative choral music by Ivo Antognini in brilliant performances [JQ]

A thrilling account [LW]

(Déjà Review) Truly mind-blowing – I can’t imagine it being replaced any time soon [DC]

(Déjà Review) A wonderfully presented release that is clearly one of my records of the year [MC]

A fine new recording of Messiaen’s celebration of the natural world [SB]

A genuine triumph – a completely convincing performance of a typically Victorian Choral Festival work [NB]

A delightful collection of modern concertos for the harpsichord [SB]

The fine recording and engineering on this disc are applied to rather drab and workmanlike performances [MZ]

A superb performance of Messiaen’s visionary score [JQ]

(Déjà Review) Tanyel’s playful Beethoven and loving Brahms make for a very attractive coupling [DS]

(Déjà Review) Sweep and clarity as well as Hamelin’s special brand of architectural understanding [JW]

A fine performance of Stanford’s noble Requiem [JQ]

An entertaining new recital from the ever-enterprising Piers Lane [RMas]

(Déjà Review) Deeply rewarding lyrical statements [RB]

An intriguing programme with an attractive new work [SB]

(Déjà Review) A delightful release which is a joy from first to last [HC]

Versions for hard-core period instrument enthusiasts [RMo]

(Déjà Review) Undoubtedly ranks among the finest achievements of recorded music in recent times [TB]

Mompou fans will want this, but it remained a closed book to me [DJB]

(Déjà Review) For all unashamed romantics — this recording is absolutely fabulous [IL]