Ricci takes us back to an era when violinists were stars.

Savall’s homage to Haydn is only the sum of its often elegant parts.

The English symphony is alive and well.

All-Australian, all-female, all-percussion – the future is here in striking release.

Grim and grisly, but with a sumptuous score, Franck’s operatic tragedy is a real find.

Chiaroscuro triumphant in Beethoven's first steps for string quartet.

Handel tribute album from fanboy Barnaby, a triumph of time and truth.

Nothing base about these cliche-smashing new works for bass recorder.

Nézet-Séguin and his Philadelphians do this African American trailblazer proud.

Plush vocals, but perhaps a case of too much honey and not enough bite.

Two very different voices blended with consummate finesse by the Parker Quartet.

Two comprehensive collections of a conductor at the top of his game.