Janáček

A good cast and excellent sound are featured on Rattle’s challenge to the Mackerras hegemony [MP]

We seem to observe the tragic events as they might really have happened – no hyperbole, just committed singing [MS]

Anderszewski impressively realizes the character of these folk-inspired pieces [LW]

An incandescent central performance heads an excellent ensemble cast under Mackerras’ renowned leadership [MP]

Powerful performances, but spare and drab staging [LW]

At the very top of the list for these masterpieces [WH]

The Orsini Ensemble rises superbly to all the challenges of this colourful and attractive music [GPJ]

A highly effective disc [JW]

Terrific performances by the Escher Quartet in spectacular sound [LW]

The Serebrier Sinfonietta remains a top recommendation [RB]

This programme of Czech music for strings gives much pleasure [LW]

For me, the two outer tracks alone make this anthology of final scenes compulsory [RMo]

Two firecracker performers strike a storm of sparks off one another [DMD]

A varied program by performers who are clearly at one about the music [LP]

Fine performances of four major 20th century cello sonatas [LW]