Pentatone

An enterprising programme of premieres [LW]

An authoritative recording of Boulez’ only quartet in its final completed form [SB]

All kinds of everything: Bychkov throws the kitchen sink at Mahler 3, and it works triumphantly [ST]

A dramatically satisfying, musically spectacular performance of Bartók’s only opera [DHa]

Two violin concertos: Lentz’s is the USP, but Beethoven’s is the winner [ST]

A thrilling programme and a valuable calling card for the art of Eleonora Buratto [GF]

Committed, full-throated bel canto singing – but it must be measured against formidable competition [RMo]

A touching opera, finely sung, permeated by deep humanity [GF]

A version of the Franck Symphony that matches the great versions of the past [CH]

An interesting Strauss/Mahler coupling from early in 2024 which slipped through the reviewers’ net [PH]

This dark and heavy programme is worth a chance, maybe not in one sitting [GF]

Dvořák cultivates the native accent in impressive performances [PH]

Strong Dvořák performances for the Year of Czech Music, but they’re expensive in light of the competition [ST]

An attractive package [JQ]

Nepotil works better on longer-term planning than in short-form [JW]

Varied and contrasting Czech song cycles that resist the lure of the crepuscular [JW]

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

This imaginative and varied programme proves emphatically that Richard Galliano still sits safely on his throne as the King of the Accordion [GF]

I enjoyed and admired the Cello Concerto, but I count the Violin Concerto as a major discovery [JQ]

Alternately delicate and voluptuous orchestral playing and rich sonics underpin the effect of this pairing [RMo]

Very well played and recorded but lacking individuality and character [NB]

A mixed bag of repertoire produces varied results [RMay]

A gripping performance of a macabre, strangely compelling work [RMo]

Recommended with all possible enthusiasm [GF]