Lyrical chamber works by Haydn’s famous contemporary played by a leading European ensemble praised for its freshness and vitality. Boccherini’s music will brighten even the dullest day with its sheer charm. Forthcoming in 2011:  Boccherini Divertimenti Op 12 (Vol 2)

Bruch’s ever-popular first violin concerto coupled with other rarely-heard works. If you like Mendelssohn and Brahms, you’ll enjoy the sweeping passion and lyrical drama of this German Romantic master composer. This album is stunning.

O ewiges Feuer BWV34, Sei Lob und Her BWV117, Was Gott tut BWV98, Gottman lobet dich BWV120

Best-selling series presenting new and definitive performances of JS Bach’s immortal sacred cantatas. A firm favourite with many collectors and an ideal introduction to these immortal Baroque masterpieces. A must for every classical music collection.

Disc of the Month (Classics Today) Gorgeous playing from the Bergen Philharmonic, stunning audio, one of the best versions of these great works available. Conductor Andrew Litton is connected to Stravinsky via his teacher Sixten Ehrling, and brings special insight to these thrilling performances.

Delightful Classical-period works by one of Haydn’s friends played on a historic Broadwood fortepiano made in 1806. Includes the moving tableau Marie Antoinette about the doomed French queen. The performers excel in this delightful repertoire.

Symphony No 3, Bernsiana, Blak Swans, Wedding Ravens in the Grove of the Crows, Fossegrimen Suite, Wedding March

2 world premiere recordings. Do you enjoy Sibelius, Puccini or Rachmaninov? Then Norwegian composer Johan Halvorsen’s music is bound to appeal. The ‘Hardanger fiddle’ is a Norwegian folk instrument with a special sound. Vol 1 (CHAN10584) & Vol 2 (CHAN10614) are also available. ALL 3 VOLUMES WILL BE ABC CLASSIC FM CDS OF THE WEEK DURING APRIL 2011.

The Bride of Messina Concert Overture, Symphony No 6

World premiere recordings of Romantic music by Brahms’ admired Viennese colleague, reminiscent of Schubert’s Romantic orchestral music. Johan Rufinatscha was a new name to us, too, and we’re glad to have discovered him! Vols 2 & 3 are forthcoming.

Franck Violin Sonata in A major, Debussy Violin Sonata in G mino,r Ravel Violin Sonata

In 2002 Jennifer Pike became the youngest ever BBC Young Musician of the Year and this is her dEbut Chandos recording. She is set to reach the top: ‘simply spectacular’ (The Independent), ‘a truly engaging musicality’ (The Times) and the music on this album is divine.

Piano Sonatas No 19, 20, 32, 48, 50

French pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet recently performed in Australia to critical acclaim. He gives fresh, stylish performances of five contrasting piano sonatas enhanced with stylish ornamentation which enriches these wonderful pieces. Haydn Piano Sonatas Volume 1 also available on CHAN10586.

Beautiful, impressionistic music inspired by the great Mississippi River and Norway’s icy peaks in radiant performances. These works have an ardent luminosity, Appalachia telling the heartbreaking tale of a Negro slave and The Song of the High Hills portraying a still northern summer night.

Acclaimed production from Semperoper Dresden, 2000. This charming opera, with its mixture of drama and comedy, intrigue and true love, includes the famous aria Ombra mai fu (‘Handel’s Largo’). Outstanding artists, staging by Michael Hampe.

Six sparkling and inventive harpsichord concertos, exuberantly performed. These diverting and virtuosic 18th-century works show CPE Bach at his fascinating best, each concerto showcasing his endless creativity. Acclaimed soloist Andreas Staier and the Freiburgers have a ball!

Romantic Piano Concertos Vol 53

Powerful, passionate, lyrical and simply extraordinary playing from Marc-Andre Hamelin on this brilliant album. Max Reger’s barnstorming Piano Concerto springs vividly to life as never before, while Richard Strauss’s youthful Burleske is one of Hamelin’s ‘party pieces’.

Fantasie and fugue on the theme BACH, Benediction de Dieu dans la solitude, Venezia e Napoli (Years of Pilgrimage)

Blockbuster solo piano album from Marc-Andre Hamelin, benchmark Liszt recital for his Anniversary Year. The thunderous Fantasie and Fugue on BACH and the devilish Piano Sonata contrast with the poetic Benediction and scintillating pianistic portraits of Venice and Naples.

From the composer of the famous Symphony of Sorrowful Songs come three intriguing string quartets. These are highly evocative works, as their titles suggest: No 1 ‘Already it is dusk’, No 2 ‘Quasi una fantasia, and No 3 ‘…songs are sung’. ‘sweeping emotional impact’ (Fanfare) on Royal String Quartet’s previous album  (Szymanowski/Rózycki String Quartets, Hyperion CDA67684)

The Angels, Ashes Dance Back, Marahi, The Summer Cloud's Awakening

Meditative and fascinating choral and electronic music from foremost British composer Jonathan Harvey sung by one of the world’s very best choirs. Vocal ecstacy and crystal-clear audio make this a unique and rapturous recording, mysterious in mood.

Ravishing songs by Richard Strauss, Fauré, Mendelssohn, Chausson, Bouchot, Poulenc and Britten sung by the popular French soprano Sandrine Piau. You’ll simply fall in love with this beautiful, highly poetic recital. Also available: Evocation (Naïve V5063) ‘exquisite singing’ (Gramophone)

Star-studded cast in Verdi’s best-loved opera - Renee Fleming’s Covent Garden debut as Violetta. This stunning 1994 production ‘sweeps you along’ (The Guardian). BONUS: Antonio Pappano interviews Renee Fleming. Also on Blu-ray OABD7076D.

Brand new interpretations. Stunning audio on hybrid SACD. First album in a thrilling new Tchaikovsky symphonies series on PentaTone. A stand-out recording by any measure.Performance 4 ½ STARS, Audio 5 STARS (www.sa-cd.net)