The year 2008 has brought new albums by numerous artists, some nice surprises, and some letdowns as well. The following CDs from the ‘classical record’ category have been particularly highly recommended by the “Hi-Fi i Muzyka” reviewers:

 

Winning CDs:

Georg Friedrich Handel 12 Concerti Grossi Op. 6, perf. Arte dei Suonatori, Martin Gester (Bis 2008, distribution: Music Island)

Robert Schumann Das Paradies und die Peri, perf. Röschmann, Fink, Güra, Gerhaher, Symphonieorchester & Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (RCA Red Seal 2008, distribution: Sony BMG)

 

Recommended CDs:

Anne Sophie Mutter. Bach, Gubaidulina (Deutsche Grammophon 2008, distribution: Universal)

Jonas Kaufmann. Romantic Arias (Decca 2008, distribution: Universal)