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Has any composer been more debated than Gustav Mahler? It took tireless advocates like Leonard Bernstein to heave his reputation back into the mainstream during the past century, but now he is among the most performed and recorded of composers.

The February 2010 issue of Gramophone is now available - we interview the Pavel Haas Quartet and ask: are they the most exciting string quartet today?

Elsewhere in the issue we explore the serious side of Arthur Sullivan, and choose the best recordings of Tallis's Spem in alium in the Collection. Plus reviews of the latest CDs, downloads, DVDs and books.

A glance at the Awards nominees, revealed in this issue, is enough to see what a strong year it has been in terms of high-quality recordings. Gramophone’s critics have had a tough time deciding who would walk away from the October 2 ceremony with the classical music world’s most coveted prizes. This special issue explores the recordings and musicians that prevailed, as well as the results of your vote for Artist of the Year, our experts’ commentary and interviews with the winners.

Also in the Awards issue:

Major new releases from Sir Simon Rattle, Renée Fleming and Mariss Jansons.