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.

An effervescent exercise in musical acrobatics from Sol Gab and Pat Kop.

Thielemann and the Vienna Phil don't quite manage to scale the heights

Zimmermann serves up three dishes with flavours derived from a similar cuisine.