Opera

Peter Maxwell Davies’s opera about a composer given a magnificent performance under another fine composer, Oliver Knussen; Kaija Saariaho’s L’amour de loin performed with huge commitment by the German forces under Kent Nagano; and Sir Mark Elder’s anniversary concert performances of Götterdämmerung captured in magnificent sound – and showcasing an orchestra on top form.

PM Davies - Taverner Soloists; BBC SO / Oliver Knussen

Saariaho - L’amour de loin Soloists; Deutsches SO Berlin / Kent Nagano

Wagner - Götterdämmerung Soloists; Hallé Orchestra / Sir Mark Elder (Winner)

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