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From around 1600 to 1750, the Baroque period witnessed the creation of some of the greatest masterpieces ever composed

Editor Martin Cullingford’s pick of the finest recordings from this month’s reviews

An introduction to 10 of the greatest violin concertos with highly recommended recordings

Ten recordings which demonstrate that there is still so much to say about JS Bach's music

Jed Distler pays tribute to the American pianist who was renowned for his assured, big pianism and his daring recordings of Brahms – but who tragically died aged 42

Our critics each choose a favourite recording from the past 12 months. If you’re after the perfect gift guide for Christmas, look no further!

Philippe Quint's new album 'Chaplin's Smile' celebrates the great comedian's musical talent

50 classical music-themed questions, set by our Editor-in-Chief James Jolly

Music for Christmas takes many forms, as we all know. Jeremy Nicholas recommends recordings of pieces in the medley-esque orchestral and/or choral genre based on selections of popular carols

Jeremy Dibble surveys the available recordings of Vaughan Williams’s Fantasia on Christmas Carols and chooses his favourite