Mozart

A disc of happy surprises with playing throughout that evinces warmth and sensitivity [SG]

A showcase for the superb ‘Next Generation Mozart soloists’, a little flawed by the use of a hackneyed 19th century version of the Sinfonia concertante [MG]

Pichon’s inventive programming and superb musicianship make this recording stand out in a crowded field [SSc]

Aleksandra Kurzak is in striking form with an album of arias sung by legendary French soprano Cornélie Falcon [MC]

Fine transfers of the Kolisch Quartet’s 1930s discography [JW]

Absolutely first-rate Mozart keyboard playing [PSh]

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

An absorbing study of an unjustly neglected body of recordings continues [JW]

Superb, sensuous, subtle singing from a highly gifted British lyric baritone [RMo]

The epitome of violin playing, with interpretations thoughtful and profound [SG]

(Déjà Review) Wand’s devotion plays itself out in these elegant performances [KS]

A full and varied recital programme, characterized by great dynamic range and highly creative phrasing [MK]

An attractive programme, very well sung, with several rarities [GF]

Delightful performances of delightful music [SB]

The coupling might seem offbeat, but this is exemplary Mozart playing, well worth hearing [DBa]

Sir Colin’s performance of the Te Deum is a hugely impressive account of a great pièce d’occasion [JQ]

Meloclassic are doing us a real service adding to the discography of this wonderfully sensitive pianist [RCh]

Superior transfers of a great violinist, cut down too soon [JW]

A well-compiled set of live performances which is enthusiastically welcomed [SG]

(Déjà Review) Seminal listening in every respect [ED]

A 4-CD box of reissued concerto performances [JW]

A debut recital that every lover of great singing should treasure [GF]

Idomeneo tastefully presented but takes the risk of being too often over-refined [MP]

(Déjà Review) The playing in all of these pieces is a delight [GPJ]