Signum Classics

Chandler fully explores the lyrical qualities of Tartini’s sonatas [JV]

A considerable achievement [JQ]

These songs deserve more recordings but here the vocal shortcomings are hard to ignore [MBu]

Excellent performances of a raft of previously unheard Dorothy Howell scores though Lamia eclipses them all [JW]

Newly edited Puccini operatic suites receive glowing performances [PCG]

An arrangement for smaller forces that still makes as much impact [DJB]

Not my cup of tea – in spite of some sensitive, nuanced singing, Gheorghiu’s vibrato is now too much to stomach [GF]

What an absolutely splendid party! Darling, I couldn’t have liked it more [PT]

Anyone who cares about the role of music in the liturgy today should hear this disc [JQ]

Provocative and substantial listening fare. No dearth of grace or awe [RB]

Challenging works commissioned and inimitably performed by the King’s Singers [LW]

Andrew Nethsingha’s farewell to St John’s – a beautiful disc and a culminating celebration [ST]

A varied and very enjoyable programme of music for Advent [JQ]

Imaginative and technically stunning singing from this outstanding chamber choir [GPJ]

A very rewarding disc [JQ]

Brescianello’s chamber music I have heard confirms his qualities. I am looking forward to the next volumes [JV]

A welcome addition to the representation on disc of Alec Roth’s music [JQ]

An exceptionally fine Mahler recital [JQ]

(Déjà Review) The arrangements are interesting, the music delightful and melodically satisfying [KM]

Followers of Dame Sarah Connolly will no doubt derive a lot of pleasure from this issue, but I wish she had recorded it a couple of years earlier [GF]

Revival of a collection of appealing, less familiar Respighi [SV]

A rather special disc [JQ]

A beautifully played selection of pieces from Ferrabosco’s Lessons of 1609 which should be on the shelves of all who love the viol [GPu]

A prominent composer of vocal and choral music represented by performances of two fine, serious works [WH]