Mozart

A very good cast in a version with more linking dialogue than on other recordings [MP]

Illuminating, especially the clarified swing between minor and major perspectives in Concerto No 20 [MG]

Auspicious beginning to a series of Mozart’s Masses [DF]

Crossover, yes, but don’t let that deter you from some very enjoyable music [DJB]

A total delight [ST]

A magical new recording of the Mozart sonatas for piano and violin [RMa]

Most of the epistle sonatas and the three late organ works on one convenient disc [SB]

A Mozart Requiem which need not detain us … [RMo]

Minkowski’s second fine period-instrument recording of Mitridate [DF[

More than just a souvenir of a fine recital [DC]

A laudable addition to the discography of Mozart’s unfinished ‘Great’ Mass [DF]

A very fine orchestra and pianist in a concert of some distinction [RWe]

Mostly of interest to Marylanders, but contains a gutsy performance of Mozart’s Requiem in a new performing edition [ST]

Bavouzet and Takács-Nagy are an ideal partnership in demonstrating the zest, eloquence and operatic underpinning of Mozart’s piano concertos [MG]

Klavierduo Neeb debuts in attractive disc of two-piano works, with an assist from percussion friends [JH]

A fine performance of an oddball Bizet curiosity, but Mozart’s orchestration and vocal variety are sorely missed [MZ]

Further evidence that Stock was an exceptionally able conductor [JW]

RCA LPs restored, showing Elman schmoozing his way through Mozart and encore trinkets [JW]

A wonderful completion of APR’s series exploring Backhaus’ exciting early recording career [RCh]

A rewarding disc which brings together early and late Mozart [GPu]

Stylish renditions that open the windows on these heart-warming scores [SG]

Ten very well-filled discs documenting six glorious decades at the Paris Opera [RMo]

Immaculate performances of delightful works [SB]

Bavouzet’s prolific ornamentation mars the poignancy of K491’s slow movement; but the edginess created in K503’s finale is revelatory [MG]