KAPUSTIN, N.: Piano Concerto No. 5 • Concerto for 2 Pianos and Percussion • Sinfonietta

‘The fluency and rhythmic élan on display throughout this disc are the kind that make you smile and shake your head in disbelief.’
– Gramophone

BACEWICZ, G.: Piano Concerto • Concerto for 2 Pianos • Overture

‘This is a superb release, wonderfully performed and in excellent recorded sound.’
– MusicWeb International

SCHUBERT, F.: Piano Trios Nos. 1 and 2 • Notturno • Rondo brillant • Arpeggione Sonata

‘This superb Schubert collection is the capstone to one of the most significant musical collaborations in the last quarter century.’
– Fanfare

SIBELIUS, J.: Tempest (The) [Incidental Music]

‘Kamu upholds his reputation as a fine Sibelian … this disc should readily enhance any Sibelius collection.’
– MusicWeb International

CHESNOKOV, P.: Sacred Choral Music

‘This survey of music by the prolific Russian choral composer Pavel Chesnokov … is rich in spiritual drama and gloriously recorded.’
– Gramophone

WEILL, K.: Propheten • 4 Walt Whitman Songs

‘… this is the only recording of the final “lost” act of Der Weg der Verheissung that has been made in German, and we are lucky that it finally got released.’
– American Record Guide

GÓRECKI, H.M.: Pieśni kościelne (Church Songs), Op. 84 (Sung in Latin)

‘The choir traverses the moods and contours of Górecki’s pilgrimage with consummate musicianship.’
– American Record Guide

LIGETI, G.: Works for a cappella Choir (Complete)

‘If you really want the deluxe combo platter of Ligeti’s a cappella choral works … I have no hesitation in recommending this new release.’
– Fanfare

BEETHOVEN, L. van: Piano Concertos Nos. 3 and 4

‘I can now give not only this final instalment in Giltburg and Petrenko’s Beethoven piano concerto cycle my most urgent recommendation, but I can strongly recommend their entire set.’
– Fanfare

VILLA-LOBOS, H.: Cello Concertos Nos. 1 and 2 • Fantasia for Cello and Orchestra

‘Antonio Meneses and conductor Karabtchevsky give these three magnificent works very colourful and dynamic performances.’
– Pizzicato

KAPUSTIN, N.: Piano Concerto No. 5 • Concerto for 2 Pianos and Percussion • Sinfonietta

‘[The] performances leave nothing to be desired, and Capriccio’s sonics are first rate.’
– ClassicsToday.com

MOZART, W.A.: Piano Concertos No. 9, ‘Jeunehomme’ and 24

‘The slow movements, deeply felt, inevitably emerge with extra poignancy, but elsewhere Vogt revels in Mozart’s playful wit. The album is a fitting memorial to Vogt’s musicianship, courage and humanity.’
– The Times (UK)

BRAHMS, J.: Double Concerto • VIOTTI, G.B.: Violin Concerto No. 22

‘Along with the sheer, virtuoso fluency of Christian and Tanja Tetzlaff, the orchestral tissue as led by conductor Järvi bears a consistent intensity.’
– Audiophile Audition

PÜTZ, M.: Orchestral Music – Moods • Elegia (Luxembourg Contemporary Music, Vol. 2)

‘Inventive and colourful and with all but the title track being world premiere recordings, there is much to explore and enjoy here.’
– Lark Reviews

AMMANN, D.: Core • Turn • Boost • Unbalanced Instability

‘[This] is one of the most explosive albums you’re ever likely to encounter. It really needs to be heard to be believed.’
– 5 against 4

PENDERECKI, K.: String Quartets Nos. 1–4 • Clarinet Quartet • String Trio

‘The Meccore Quartet’s visceral commitment to Penderecki’s works for string quartet gives them a richness and stylistic inventiveness that are both extraordinary and exciting.’
– Diapason

UNICUM – New Songs from the Leuven Chansonnier

‘[This] is one of the most effective recent recordings of this repertoire and done with a elegant variety of voices and instruments.’
– American Record Guide

RACHMANINOV, S.: Pianist and Conductor – Legendary Recordings, 1919-1942 (9-CD Boxed Set)

‘Not only is the authenticity admirable, but the playing of the composer/pianist is highly inspired, nuanced, lyrical, wonderfully dynamic, spirited, and of perfect technical mastery.’
– Pizzicato

BÖHM, Karl: SWR Recordings (The) – BEETHOVEN, L. van • MOZART, W.A. • BRAHMS, J. • SCHUMANN, R. • DVOŘÁK, A. • BRUCKNER, A. (1951–1979)

‘Listening to live recordings featuring Karl Böhm can be a genuine education …This is Böhm at his unconstrained best.’
– Gramophone

ROTA, N.: Cappello di paglia di Firenze (Il) [Opera]

‘Daniele Squeo leads the Grazer Philharmoniker and the excellent Graz Opera Chorus in a perky reading with bags of character. A fine, resonant recording does the rest.’
– Limelight

CAVALIERI, E. de’: Rappresentatione di Anima et di Corpo [Opera] (Theater an der Wien, 2021) (NTSC)

‘Robert Carsen renews the spirituality of history’s first sacred opera, in a musically stunning production directed by Giovanni Antonini.’
– Diapason

RIMSKY-KORSAKOV, N.A.: Christmas Eve [Opera] (Frankfurt Opera, 2022) (NTSC)

‘This staging … gets everything right … Sebastian Weigle’s musical vision matches the production’s power.’
– Opera

SCHREKER, F.: Schatzgräber (Der) [Opera] (Deutsche Oper Berlin, 2022) (NTSC)

‘Daniel Johanson and Michael Laurenz are excellent as the male leads, but it’s Elisabet Strid’s portrayal of the heroine that makes this so tragically memorable.’
– The Flip Side

HUMPERDINCK, E.: Königskinder [Opera] (DNO, 2022) (NTSC)

‘This production by Christof Loy is one of his best.’
– American Record Guide

OFFENBACH, J.: Vie parisienne (La) [Operetta] (Palazzetto Bru Zane, 2021) (NTSC)

‘[Three] hours of good fun and relaxation … making this original version a production overflowing with fantasy. Irresistible, really!’
– Crescendo

PUCCINI, G.: Tosca [Opera] (DNO, 2022) (NTSC)

‘The relationship Kosky charts between Guerrero’s subtler sung painter and Malin Byström’s compelling Tosca is brilliantly detailed … Skilfully filmed … and exuding the confidence of a true ensemble show.’
– Gramophone

OFFENBACH, J.: Périchole (La) (1874 version) [Operetta] (Opéra Comique, 2022) (NTSC)

‘Offenbach enthusiasts will love this production. Exquisite and entertaining.’
– ConcertoNet.com

LULLY, J.-B.: Acis et Galatée [Opera] (Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, 2022) (NTSC)

‘The only DVD currently available of Lully’s final opera makes this release a valuable addition to the catalogue.’
– Gramophone

ŻELEŃSKI, W.: Janek [Opera]

‘[The] orchestra and chorus [are] skilfully managed by Wojciech Rodek. He finds the unique colours of the score.’
– MusicWeb International

LIGETI, G.: Piano Études • Capriccios

‘Overall, it’s a superb, fresh take on one of the most significant contributions to the piano repertoire of the last century.’
– 5 against 4

Piano Recital: Fukuma, Kotaro – SCRIABIN, A. • RACHMANINOV, S. (Fantasy)

‘With magnificent, suspenseful melodic arcs, Fukuma makes the grand piano sing.’
– Pizzicato

HAYDN, J.: Late Symphonies, Vol. 1 – Nos. 93–95

‘This release announces a new Haydn set that demands attention.’
– AllMusic.com

HAYDN, J.: Late Symphonies, Vol. 2 – Nos. 96–98

‘[The] music is, to a truly exceptional degree … exactly what one would ideally imagine a Haydn performance to be.’
– Pizzicato

IVES, C.: Sets for Chamber Orchestra (Complete)

‘This is the most wonderful Ives recording to appear in ages.’
– Fanfare

ZURICH AFFAIR (THE) – Wagner’s One and Only Love (Film, 2021) (NTSC)

‘A film that’s been beautifully shot.’
– MusicWeb International

SCHUBERT, F.: Winterreise (Eine) (staged version by C. Loy) [Opera] (Theater Basel, 2022) (NTSC)

‘A stunning performance.’
– The Whole Note

MUTTER, Anne-Sophie: Vivace (Documentary, 2023) (NTSC)

‘This is an attractive, well-shot film.’
– MusicWeb International