Recommended
Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé (Chandos)
A wonderfully refined and also exciting new version [SB]
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice (Opus Arte)
Dame Janet Baker’s unparalleled stage performance of Orfeo makes a triumphant return to the catalogues [PCG]
Delius: A Mass of Life (LAWO Classics)
The mighty Mass of Life is revealed as a genuine masterpiece in this blazing performance [NB]
Mozart: Piano Concertos Vol. 8 (Chandos)
Bavouzet and Takács-Nagy are an ideal partnership in demonstrating the zest, eloquence and operatic underpinning of Mozart’s piano concertos [MG]
Dependent Rising (Cedille)
Magnetically communicative music given electric performances [DMD]
Poulenc, Milhaud, Debussy: Music for two pianos (Orchid Classics)
Great music, wonderfully played, in perfect recording [GPJ]
Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé (Chandos)
Wilson and Co triumph yet again [DMD]
Mendelssohn: Symphonies 3 & 5 (Linn)
Sui generis: a disc that will change the way you hear Mendelssohn [ST]
Britten: War Requiem (Decca)
A landmark recording revealed in the stunning realism of a new transfer on SACD [JQ]
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Vol. 8 (MSR Classics)
Nearing the end of his Beethoven piano sonata cycle, James Brawn continues to impress [RC]
Brahms: Hungarian Dances (Naxos)
A brilliant idea, well executed [SB]
Magdalena Kožená – Folk Songs (Pentatone)
A real Winner! [MP]
A Scarlatti: La sposa dei cantici (Acis)
An Alessandro Scarlatti world premiere in splendid performance [RWe]
Chopin: Piano Works (DeHaan Records)
Superlative playing – a valuable addition to the Egorov discography [SG]
A Byzantine Emperor at King Henry’s Court (Cappella Records)
A spellbinding confrontation of liturgical music from two traditions – a perfect ‘alternative’ for Christmastide [JV]
Respighi & Shostakovich: Violin Sonatas (Orchid Classics)
Intelligent and assured performances of two contrasting sonatas which prove to be mutually illuminating [GPu]
Yunchan Lim (piano) (Deutsche Grammophon)
Towering performances of Beethoven and Isang Yun from South Korea [MB]
Dlugoszewski: Abyss and Caress (Col Legno)
The effervescent and truly original work of a forgotten maverick in ideal performances [RHa]
Poston: Carols and Anthems (Naxos)
Impressive rediscovery of much beautiful but unfamiliar music by a familiar composer [NB]
Gaito: Chamber Works for Piano & Strings (cpo)
A joy from start to finish [SG]
Scheller: Dead Grain (Acte Préalable)
Cold, creepy, crepuscular and clever – Scheller’s eerie sounds slither delightfully under the skin [RHa]
Jauchzet Gott (Accent)
A disc to treasure, with probably the best ever performance of Bach’s famous Cantata BWV51 [JV]
Godecharle: Harp quartets (Ramée)
Well-written, entertaining harp quartets by a little-known composer, in excellent performance [JV]
Byrd: Songs of sundrie natures (Inventa)
The first recording of all Songs of sundrie natures in exemplary performances show Byrd’s charm, humour and unwavering focus on the key messages [MG]
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