Gallic dreams delight with quintet fireworks, both old and new.

The Benaud Trio are compelling advocates for Luke Altmann in this literature-infused exploration of the composer’s work.

Whether oboe with strings or oboe alone, Celia Craig's Artaria releases are well worth a listen.

A forgotten Irish composer is superbly championed by Niall Kinsella.

Audi’s swansong makes compelling case for Orfeo II, Revenge of the Maenads.

Fischer’s forces sing a Song of the Earth for the ages.

Persuasive advocacy for a neglected Brazilian master’s songs and piano pieces.

Marc-André Hamelin wrestles with two piano Goliaths and comes out on top.

All-male performances show Monteverdi's madrigals in a new light.

Snider reworks mass into requiem for the environment to spectacular effect.

Rarely heard chamber masterpieces superbly played.

Jordan’s Vienna swansong serves up watercolour treatments of Brahms’ symphonies.