Classical Top 10
The Classical Top Ten reflects what other classical fans are buying now and might give you some good ideas for your next purchase.
1 Avison Ensemble - Vivaldi: Concerti Opus 8
Directed by Pavlo Beznosiuk, Britain's foremost Baroque violin virtuosi, the Avison Ensemble presents an insightful performance of the masterpiece that is brimming with energy.
Disc of the Week: 'Plenty of bold colours...recorded with immediacy and real presence.' BBC Radio 3 CD Review
2 Scottish Chamber Orchestra - Mozart: Divertimento K.334 & Oboe Quartet K.370
Alexander Janiczek leads principal players from the Scottish Chamber Orchestra in this beautifully intimate recording. Mozart's writing allows each player to shine and demonstrates the depth of talent within the Ensemble, illustrating why this orchestra has had such extensive success with its previous Mozart recordings.
'An enthrallingly intimate and conversational performance of a great piece.' The Herald
3 Scottish Chamber Orchestra - Mozart Symphonies 38 - 41
The multi-award-winning recording which won a Classical BRIT award, two BBC Music Magazine Awards, including 'Disc of the Year' and was named the number one Classical Album of 2008 by the Sunday Times and HMV Choice.
'Among the very best recordings of these four symphonies on disc.' 
The Times
4 kuniko kato - kuniko plays reich
This unique recording includes three stunning new arrangements of Steve Reich works, newly written for percussion, in celebration of his 75th birthday by one of today's most gifted percussionists.
'Kuniko is a first rate percussionist...she has created new and very beautiful arrangements.' Steve Reich
5 Julia Fischer - Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D, Op. 35
Another superb performance from Julia Fischer. The German violinist is joins Yakov Kreizberg and the Russian National Orchestra to deliver an inspiring and simply stunning performance of Tchaikovsky.
Editor's Choice: ‘Fischer again demonstrates what a great and distinctive artist she is.' Gramophone
6 Scottish Chamber Orchestra - Mozart Symphonies 29, 31 (Paris), 32, 35 (Haffner) & 36 (Linz)
Sir Charles Mackerras returns to conducts the Scottish Chamber Orchestra in a definitive performance of five of Mozart's finest symphonies. This recording was a Finalist in the 2010 Gramophone Awards Orchestral category and was named 'IRR Outstanding' by International Record Review.
'These are the best of the best and should not be missed on any account.' hi-fi+
7 Scottish Chamber Orchestra / Artur Pizarro - Beethoven Piano Concertos 3, 4 & 5
Double album featuring Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor Op. 37, Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major Op. 58 and Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major Op. 73 - 'Emperor' performed by Artur Pizarro , Sir Charles Mackerras and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.
'Outstanding performances, always satisfying and frequently inspiring.' The Sunday Herald
8 Retrospect Ensemble - Bach Easter and Ascension Oratorios
Featuring Carolyn Sampson (soprano), Iestyn Davies (countertenor), James Gilchrist (tenor) and Peter Harvey (bass) this is a spectacular performance of Bach's choral music led by Matthew Halls.
'The Retrospect Ensemble's orchestral playing and choral singing is of the highest quality.' Gramophone
9 Dunedin Consort - Handel Messiah (Dublin Version, 1742)
This superb 2-disc set was named the winner of Baroque Vocal Album of the Year at the 2007 Gramophone Awards. Messiah was Linn's fastest selling album of 2006 and was chosen as "Album of the Day" on AllMusic.com and selected in The Scotsman's "Top Ten classical music moments of 2006".
'A genuine sparkle which lifts Handel's music above the ordinary.' The Scotsman
10 Retrospect Trio - Twelve Sonatas in Three Parts
This second Purcell release by Retrospect Trio has been hotly anticipated since BBC Music Magazine described its release as 'a mouthwatering matter of urgency.' The four Baroque instrumentalist super stars - Sophie Gent, Matthew Truscott, Jonathan Manson and Matthew Halls - are reunited.
IRR Outstanding Award: 'This is an utterly delightful disc.' International Record Review
