Signum Classics

A beautifully played selection of pieces from Ferrabosco’s Lessons of 1609 which should be on the shelves of all who love the viol [GPu]

A prominent composer of vocal and choral music represented by performances of two fine, serious works [WH]

(Déjà Review) A most stimulating collection and it is hard to imagine that it could be performed better [JQ]

Kindly lyricism … easily assimilated, easily enjoyed [RB]

(Déjà Review) Few performances are fresher [CC]

Readers interested in by-ways of the baroque repertoire should find much to admire in the wilful Francesco Scarlatti’s music [GF]

A fascinating journey through Baudelaire’s and Goethe’s poetic landscapes [GF]

Some marvellous Strauss tone poems that mark the beginning of Rouvali’s stewardship of the Philharmonia [ST]

Outstanding performances of a varied and satisfying programme in superb sound [WH]

Mary Bevan’s golden tone floats effortlessly over Joseph Middleton’s sensitive accompaniment [GF]

Excellent first recordings of two important works by Cecilia McDowall [JQ]

A beautiful recital of mostly rare 17th Century songs on an immortal subject [GH]

This disc goes straight to my list of recordings of the year [JV]

Mary Bevan spreads her golden tones over the whole programme [GF]

Quartet playing of exceptional beauty, homogeneity and musicality [RMo]

Lovely love songs, best taken in small doses for maximum effect [GF]

A rewarding collection of recent British choral music, expertly performed in Poland [JQ]

A fine addition to the discography of Andrew Nethsingha and the Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge [JQ]

A rather wonderful experience spiritually, historically and, of course, musically [ST]