Signum Classics

I recommend this issue with all possible enthusiasm [GF]

Two wonderful evocations of English pastoral and bucolic themes [JF]

A thoroughly enjoyable seasonal collection [WH]

This a release to savour and the leading candidate for both my baroque and chamber record of the year [MC]

A mixed cycle of these masterpieces on modern piano by Melvyn Tan [KC]

Impressive and irresistible performances of double concertos by Vivaldi [JV]

Wonderfully engaging sound world from a master [PRJ]

This release deserves an unequivocal welcome. The choral singing is outstanding and the Academy of Ancient Music delivers fine performances [JV]

A distinguished final recording by Andrew Nethsingha with the St John’s College Choir [JQ]

A gentle introduction to a masterpiece [PRJ]

This release deserves a place in any collection of keyboard recordings [JV]

Another fine disc from a quartet close to this repertoire [RWe]

The Carduccis’ Shostakovich: control and catharsis [NC]

Chandler fully explores the lyrical qualities of Tartini’s sonatas [JV]

A considerable achievement [JQ]

These songs deserve more recordings but here the vocal shortcomings are hard to ignore [MBu]

Excellent performances of a raft of previously unheard Dorothy Howell scores though Lamia eclipses them all [JW]

Newly edited Puccini operatic suites receive glowing performances [PCG]

An arrangement for smaller forces that still makes as much impact [DJB]

Not my cup of tea – in spite of some sensitive, nuanced singing, Gheorghiu’s vibrato is now too much to stomach [GF]

What an absolutely splendid party! Darling, I couldn’t have liked it more [PT]

Anyone who cares about the role of music in the liturgy today should hear this disc [JQ]

Provocative and substantial listening fare. No dearth of grace or awe [RB]

Challenging works commissioned and inimitably performed by the King’s Singers [LW]