On the Record: November 2025
This month features a major rediscovery, Simon Rattle’s take on a concert staple, a probing Well-Tempered Clavier and, remarkably for the first time, the complete My Fair Lady.
This month features a major rediscovery, Simon Rattle’s take on a concert staple, a probing Well-Tempered Clavier and, remarkably for the first time, the complete My Fair Lady.
A philosopher of the keyboard returns with a thrilling take on a Bach masterpiece.
An engrossing tapestry of ancient and modern from the G6.
A Czech and one of his greatest fans make for a perfect pair.
Hough plays Hough in his vivid, multi-faceted Piano Concerto.
Where are all the Italian piano concertos? An album sets the record straight.
Famed Prague-based classical label the latest to come under transnational corporate control.
Brilliant recordings of works by Messiaen, Elgar, Schumann and Debussy – and of a near forgotten opera – top this year's poll of Limelight's critics.
The life, loves and losses of a heavenly queen and her earthly counterparts.
Aussie piano star flexes his muscles with an entertaining Russian workout.
Clarity, intelligence and artistry to spare in top Brit’s new Debussy collection.
Hamelin colours Fauré’s night music with both light and shade.
Mozart heads up this month with Igor Levit and Víkingur Ólafsson hot on his heels. Vocal delights include Sarah Connolly’s Mahler and miraculous choral music by Stephen Hough.