Pentatone

One of the essential works of the last century given an exemplary performance [DMD]

Unspectacular but deeply satisfying [DMD]

An outstanding version of the rare Four Orchestral Pieces and a very good one of the Concerto for Orchestra [SB]

The old Leinsdorf recording with Bergonzi and Price will never be redundant, but this is an admirable newcomer [GF]

(Déjà Review) One of the finest, maybe the finest, set of these works [PSh]

Virtuoso playing and an excellent recording but Janowski’s tempi are not invariably well judged [RMo]

A neat, modern Mahler 5 a little lacking in personality [DMD]

There’s a great deal to admire about this performance [JQ]

Beautiful tone, deep feeling, good enunciation, sure-footed technique, perceptiveness and phenomenal virtuosity [GF]

Haydn’s moving Stabat Mater reimagined – a success all around [LP]

A gorgeous, imaginative Mahler 2nd plagued by bottomless sound [DP]

An excellent recording of a Stabat Mater with a special twist: the enlarged wind orchestration from 1803 [GF]

Hats off! A Recording of the Year! [DMD]

A superlative Songs from Chinese can’t quite redeem indifferent singing elsewhere [DM]

Spry, lively performances in bold sound [DM]

World premiere recordings of orchestral songs by a largely forgotten composer [JQ]

The famous Vespers, beautifully sung and more intimate than usual but with no lack of gravitas [RMo]

A welcome debut recital which promises much for the future of bel canto singing [MP]

A distinguished account of Mahler’s Fifth [JQ]

A warmly sympathetic duo rates highly in Martinů Cello Sonatas [JW]

A magnificent full-size portrait of a truly great bel canto artist [GF]

The final instalment of Bostridge’s Schubert trilogy is a partnership of equals, voice and piano coming together to create something very special [ST]

A delight from start to finish [MC]