Haven’t heard of Louise Bertin? You should …
Christophe Rousset explains how a 21-year-old Parisian girl rose and fell.
Christophe Rousset explains how a 21-year-old Parisian girl rose and fell.
Berlioz’s employer’s daughter turns out to be a first-rate composer.
A Frenchwoman’s resurrected Faust is Recording of the Month alongside an opera-fest that includes Kaufmann’s Parsifal. Smetana, Stravinsky, Debussy and Rózsa also feature.
A supreme Baroque stylist breathes new life into "The King's Opera".
Spontini’s greatest hit gets the revelatory back-to-basics treatment.
Osmo Vänskä’s Mahler cycle continues with a sublime Ninth, quirky programs from Zubin Kanga and Anna Prohaska, and a Rota rarity.
Rousset conjures graceful, jubilant and lively performances full of spark and subtlety.
Rolls Royce Lully from Rousset and his sprightly band out of Versailles.
Lully’s swansong is irresistible in Rousset’s boisterous account.
Clive Paget talks to singer and conductor about the life of a 19th-century 'everywoman' and the challenge of matching her talents.
This month features a striking operatic debut, the latest pianistic fireworks from Aussie-born barrister Paul Wee, plus outstanding new releases from Krystian Zimerman and Hilary Hahn.
Viotti delivers a textbook example of great singing.
The piano leads the field with front runners Mitsuko Uchida and Leif Ove Andsnes, but first an auspicious start to a brand new Mahler cycle.