Schubert

Backhaus’s earliest recordings reappear, in largely pre-existing restorations, to renewed triumph [JW]

The album works equally well for close listening and as agreeable background music late at night [GF]

A fine centenary tribute to a distinguished British singer [JQ]

(Déjà Review) Bostridge is surely worthy of a position in the same illustrious gallery as Fischer-Dieskau, Janet Baker and a few others [TB]

Worth hearing for the sheer beauty of Krimmel’s voice alone [DMD]

Attractive performances whose strength is in the happy times and finding consolation in still facing the unhappy [MG]

An important cache of early chamber music recordings heard in debatable transfers [JW]

A fine recital by one of great Schubert interpreters – more please! [RWe]

Thought-provoking juxtaposition of light and shade, of joy and horror, so valuable in the world of today [GF]

A stylish release featuring a quartet of sonatas played by the sumptuous tonalist Louis Kaufman [JW]

Well-chosen, interesting repertoire, and many discoveries [JF]

A really promising solo debut album [MC]

There are a few winners here, but no consistency [MP]

(Déjà Review) As a piece of history in sound I found these performances fascinating and very enjoyable [TD]

A well deserved release for this supremely gifted but neglected pianist [RCh]

A treasurable disc [JQ]

Klemperer consolidated; his full Warner legacy in best-yet transfers [JW]

A charming anthology collected in tribute to a master interpreter of Schubert Lieder [RMo]

Refined inscriptions, lovingly restored [SG]

Seemann’s live airings make a welcome return [SG]

(Déjà Review) Performances which reflect Smith’s formidable credentials as a Schubertian of distinction [JW]

A handsome 85th birthday tribute to a distinguished singer [JQ]

Domestic music from Schubert and Purcell played with quiet magic [DMD]

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