Mendelssohn Felix

This splendid twofer just shouldn’t be missed [SG]

A young soprano evidently to look out for, in a lovely debut recital [PT]

Some dazzling playing and wonderful rarities to be found in this engaging recital [RCh]

(Déjà Review) A dramatic rendition of Ruy Blas completes this most appealing new issue [TB]

A pleasing concert that will almost certainly cheer you up [MMB]

Arrau’s Chopin enjoys something of classic status, and here are two perfect examples of why this is so [CC]

An 80-CD centenary salute to Marriner, with (or without) his ASMF [JW]

An Elman discographic lacuna is put right; fine transfers too [JW]

A full-blooded account of Mendelssohn’s weird pagan ballad, although his sister’s works will reward the curious listener in equal measure [RH]

Sony’s second Rodziński box fills a significant gap from his Cleveland years [JH]

Fabulous music, hugely enjoyable [SA]

A valuable addition to the Popper discography and a chance to hear a Hubay rarity [RCh]

Shihyun Lee never misses the mark in this wonderful collection of Mendelssohn’s sometimes overlooked piano works [RCh]

An opportunity to savour Cherkassy’s seductive magic [SG]

A delight from start to finish – Carolyn Sampson is on effervescent form [JQ]

Sui generis: a disc that will change the way you hear Mendelssohn [ST]

(Déjà Review) Evocative and beautifully sung [CT]

Forgotten but Restored: the art of a fluent, fleet but nervous Danish pianist and Nielsen specialist [JW]

A boldly dramatic performance which has the feel of a major event about it [MP]

(Déjà Review) Will irritate as many as it will thrill [TH]

A long overdue salute to an overlooked Auer student and a Canadian violinist of technical polish [JW]

A pleasant compilation but better recordings of almost every work here may be found elsewhere [RMo]

Astonishing playing from a giant of the piano world [RCh]

More than justifies the hype surrounding this young violinist [DMD]