Naxos

There are better choices on CD and on video [GF]

An enjoyable, well-designed program, superbly played by a young ensemble [JH]

A dazzling achievement all around [MP]

A heroic performance of a remarkable piano concerto [JF]

Another winner from Naxos [ZT]

A delight – puts a smile on your face and a sense of joy and beauty in your heart [MMB]

A musically splendid new video production of Delibes’s opera can do little to mask the more unsavoury aspects of the story [PCG]

Two attractive examples of this prominent American composer’s work [SB]

Committed performances of works of cultural rather than musical significance [NB]

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

Mid-20th century Americanism in works of universal appeal [JF]

Impressive and likely to remain unchallenged for a very long time [MP]

A first video release of a rare Schreker opera deserves a heartfelt welcome [PCG]

A beautiful, approachable vocal symphony coupled with two concertante works [WH]

A brilliant idea, well executed [SB]

(Déjà Review) Though not quite ideal in the popular Fantasia, this version of Hodie brings to life a work which I had previously written off as one of RVW’s few failures [BW]

Thrilling second instalment of Haydn’s ‘London’ Symphonies [DF]

Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic continue to shine in Kodály [LW]

(Déjà Review) Makes one glad to be alive during the sparkling darkness of midwinter [DC]

(Déjà Review) A release that shows the guitar at its traditional best [ZT]

Impressive rediscovery of much beautiful but unfamiliar music by a familiar composer [NB]

(Déjà Review) The greatest Beethoven violin sonatas performed by arguably the greatest duo partnership of the last century [SHJ]

The Arbors showcase these compelling works with vitality and élan [SG]

(Déjà Review) An excellent introduction to Nielsen’s marvellous music. Established Nielsen enthusiasts should also add this splendid anthology to their collections without delay [JQ]