Concerto

Vivaldi’s wit and invention shines bright in this vivacious volume, writes Nicholas Anderson

Evangelina Mascardi is an elegant advocate for her instrument, writes Kate Bolton-Porciatti

Three Baltic composers are admirably served on this engaging album, writes Jan Smaczny

Jessica Duchen is captured by Francesco Piemontesi’s compelling interpretations of Brahms’s piano works

John Wilson’s Sinfonia of London is virtuosic and eloquent in vital orchestral works, writes Jo Talbot

Claire Jackson is mightily impressed by Sharon Bezaly’s mastery of the rare alto flute

Jo Talbot is impressed – and moved – by Abel Selaocoe’s first Cello Concerto

Steph Power is thoroughly engrossed by a trio of cross-cultural concertos

This concerto album is full of sparkle and charm, says Michael Jameson

Martin Kuuskmann brings technical brilliance and sonorous, expressive warmth to three modern Estonian bassoon concertos

The young pianist’s stupendous 2022 Van Cliburn final performance is a must-hear, says Paul Riley

Violinist Hans Christian Aavik makes light work of Bruch and Erkki-Sven Tüür in these captivating performances, says Michael Jameson in his review

In his review, Malcolm Hayes thinks this flawless performance by violinist Lea Birringer is a remarkable and memorable display of panache and precision

In his review, Christopher Dingle is very impressed by the young violinist Leia Zhu’s dazzling Saint-Saëns survey

Clarinettist Julian Bliss thrives in Magnus Lindberg's scampering sound world

In her review, Jo Talbot thinks Widor’s rarely performed cello concerto is worth discovering and is won over by its pairing with Lalo’s

This is a beautiful musical melting pot from cellist, vocalist and composer Abel Selaocoe and friends, and a reminder of music’s life-affirming power, says Kate Wakeling in her review

This evocative narrated version of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons is a refreshing take, says Ingrid Pearson in her review

In his review, Erik Levi enjoys a brilliant melting pot of discoverable works by exiled composers from Patricia Kopatchinskaja and friends’ eloquent performances of lesser-known works

Harpist Marie-Pierre Langlamet’s delicate virtuosity glows in this short and sweet release of an enchanting pairing of Handel and Tailleferre, says Michael Church in his review

In her review, Kate Bolton-Porciatti is kept on the edge of her seat by Théotime Langlois de Swarte’s compelling new recording of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons

The young Israeli-French pianist Yoav Levanon goes all in with this sparkling and dramatic display of Liszt, says Rebecca Franks in her review

James Ehnes turns in a typically stellar performance with the Bergen Philharmonic, says Malcolm Hayes in his review

The Norwegian violinist’s take on Elgar’s epic concerto, is virtuosic, entirely unshowy and up there with the very best says Terry Blain in his review