Signum Classics

An enormously strong recital by a major pairing in the world of English song [ST]

A lovely Christmas disc with lots to enjoy [ST]

(Déjà Review) Vital and individual readings from a safe pair of hands [WH]

A grand, more leisurely and reflective Ein Heldenleben which is wholly successful on its own terms [RMo]

Two modern classics in excellent performances [SB]

An outstanding disc [JQ]

(Déjà Review) Should be heard by every lover of songs [GF]

A nice mixture of familiar and little-known pieces in top-class performances [JV]

A challenging, rewarding album [JQ]

A very fine recording that gives one the best chance to reconsider The Kingdom’s virtues [NB]

A fine achievement which amply demonstrates the greatness of Elgar’s score [JQ]

Clarity, fastidiousness, wit, harmonic richness, and melodic subtlety [JF]

In times of war and unrest, this album from the masterly King’s Singers gives hope [GF]

A highly successful, satisfying anthology recital by a vocal ensemble at the top of its game [RMo]

Very well played and engineered, but only intermittently achieving the drive and intensity of Barshai, Shipway and Karajan [RMo]

Tsybuleva scores very highly in this impressive set [RCh]

Fine performances of two idiosyncratic, even eccentric, Shostakovich symphonies [WH]

Attractive and accessible works [SB]

The Schumann is excellent; the Taneyev can be skipped (SV)

Two of Shostakovich’s most perplexing works in good live performances [PH]

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]