German band brings pathos and panache to grand concertos.

Two colourful Soviet symphonies strut their stuff.

Semyon Bychkov’s Czech band looks East and West.

In Ascanio, Saint-Saëns’ greatest miss gets its recorded due at last.

Von Einem’s darkly comical take on Kafka resurfaces at last.

Renée Zellweger gives a fascinating, complex portrayal of Judy Garland.

A memorable recreation of one of the great literary love affairs.

Danish master’s latest has curiously little magic in it.

Katie Noonan leads us down Kats-Chernin’s green road.

Donizetti's lost queen – Jessica Pratt delivers a forgotten, yet regal Elisabetta.

A fine valedictory celebration as Stephen Cleobury bids King’s farewell.

Magnificent soundscapes from a neglected polychoral master.