Recommended
Bruckner: Symphony 8 (Tobu Recordings)
A wholly viable interpretation of indestructible integrity [RMo]
Bacewicz: Violinissimo (Acte Préalable)
A feast of varied music for violin(s) [GPu]
Wagner: Der Ring des Nibelungen (Naxos)
An innovative and at times challenging production, with high calibre singing and playing [RWe]
La Femme – A Journey of Female Composers (Naxos)
A brilliant disc to cherish and to share [SA]
Tom + Will: Weelkes & Byrd 400 years (Signum Classics)
Two great English renaissance composers are juxtaposed, with outstanding results [GH]
Mustonen: Chamber Music (Lawo)
Two impressive new works by this versatile musician [SB]
Matiegka: Sonatas for Guitar (Bridge)
An outstanding, indeed revelatory recording which makes an irresistible case for Matiegka’s sonatas [GPu]
The Brahms Connection (Quartz)
Stunning recorded sound, superlative performances of rare repertoire- an absolute winner! [DMD]
Brahms and Berg: Violin Concertos (Ondine)
Masterly performances of two major concertos by a violinist at the height of his powers with superb and sympathetic orchestral playing in support [SB]
Machaut: Remede de fortune (Blue Heron)
A rare chance to understand Machaut’s magnum opus in a wonderfully presented and performed version [GH]
Arnold: Orchestral Works (Chandos)
A superb overview of Arnold’s music from light to dark with a definitive concerto performance [NB]
Donizetti: Signor Gaetano (Pentatone)
A magnificent full-size portrait of a truly great bel canto artist [GF]
Akito Tani (piano): In Concert (Exton)
An exciting new talent, and a generous and rewarding disc [SG]
Rimsky-Korsakov: Christmas Eve (Naxos)
A superlative cast in a crisply modern, but relatively faithful production of a rarely performed opera [MP]
Song of Beasts (Ramée)
Impressive performances of fascinating medieval music about real and mythological creatures [JV]
Schubert: Schwanengesang (Pentatone)
The final instalment of Bostridge’s Schubert trilogy is a partnership of equals, voice and piano coming together to create something very special [ST]
Tomasi: Complete Violin Works (Naxos)
I have nothing but praise for this splendid disc [SG]
Beethoven & Mozart: Piano Transcriptions (BIS)
Sensational pianism, inspiration, and exuberant pianism in every track [MM]
Montgeroult: Etudes (BIS)
Superb performances and recording of piano studies which should rank alongside the very best [GH]
Igor Markevitch – Philips Legacy (Eloquence)
Recommended to all collectors of great 20th century conductors [GT]
Stravinsky: Symphonies (Chandos)
Superb new recordings of the Stravinsky symphonies with worthwhile extras [SB]