Purcell

A short-lived harpsichordist heard in a bracingly robust recital [JW]

A potentially interesting programme, but it tended to all blend together [DJB]

This 35-year-old recording is still a worthy competitor in a crowded field and the sound comes up as fresh as new paint [GF]

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

Chance is a foremost representative of his generation in the falsetto range [JV]

(Déjà Review) One of the crowning glories of John Eliot Gardiner’s early recordings [PB]

Very personal choice of viola da gamba pieces, performed with much sensitivity [JV]

Le Consort deserves praise for bringing the music by the mysterious Mrs Philarmonica to our attention [JV]

(Déjà Review) A wonderful recording of superlative music in performances that surely cannot be bettered [JL]

A stimulating medley of the best string music, beautifully executed [RMo]

A colourful and dramatic performance of “The only perfect English opera” – with a modern twist [GF]

There are a few winners here, but no consistency [MP]

Domestic music from Schubert and Purcell played with quiet magic [DMD]

A terrific disc [JQ]

The music of the people, as heard in London in 1651, played with verve and character [GH]

A highly entertaining disc to which the lover of wind music will regularly return [JV]

(Déjà Review) One of the most sheerly beautiful and instantly recognisable mezzos of the last fifty years [RMo]

These performances of Handel’s Anthems are among the best that I have heard [JV]

A delightful baroque double bill in an enjoyable period production and setting [PCG]

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

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