Julius Eastman: A Power Greater Than review – Davóne Tines celebrates the maverick musician
In a vivid concert celebrating the eclecticism of Eastman’s work, there was head-banging intensity, the spirt of Joan of Arc and a Lutheran battle hymn
Gli Incogniti/Beyer: Bach from Italy album review – fascinating collection sizzles and shines
Violinist Amandine Beyer and the musicians of Gli Incogniti juxtapose original works by Vivaldi and the Marcello brothers with the Bach compositions they inspired and influenced
Iberia album review – Hindoyan and the RLPO turn the heat up with Spanish colours and sunshine
There’s addictive Latin rhythms and perfectly judged musical adrenaline in Domingo Hindoyan and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic’s recording of these six French works with a Spanish theme
Apartment House review – an evening rich in discoveries, musical delicacies and magic
The new music ensemble was at the top of its game with seven premieres that included melancholy hymns from Linda Catlin Smith, Paul Paccione’s scrunchy modal harmonies and fragile beauty from Ramūnas Motiekaitis
LSO/Adès review – the mood-boosting musical equivalent of a Sad lamp
Thomas Adès curated and conducted a dazzling concert of contemporary works by Alex Paxton and Poul Ruders, plus his own Aquifer alongside a radiant Sibelius 3
BBC Phil/Seal: Bliss, Miracle in the Gorbals/Metamorphic Variations album review – much to enjoy
This is a fascinating chance to hear two contrasting pieces by the former master of the Queen’s music; the BBC Philharmonic unfurl the beauties of each work
Hugh Cutting: Refound album review – an idiosyncratic and profoundly satisfying collection
The Kathleen Ferrier award-winning countertenor’s debut recital album showcases his warm tone and effortless musical line – and his originality
Albert Herring review – ENO heralds new era with witty staging of Britten’s story of a mummy’s boy
English National Opera’s first shared production between London and Salford is a fluent and finely sung take on Britten’s 1947 comic opera. Antony McDonald’s lively staging gives the slender tale a sitcom feel
Mitsuko Uchida review – enthralling and exhilarating late Beethoven
The pianist’s performance of sonatas Opp 109, 110 and 111 was full of tender, intriguing details – the works together formed something greater than the sum of their parts
La Bohème review – noirish reframing of Puccini’s classic weepy
Floris Visser’s stylish bohemia recalls Brassaï’s Paris, while Puccini’s score is delivered with crispness and elasticity
The Magic Flute review – assured, atmospheric and a lot of fun
Revival of David McVicar’s production is full of kitsch turns and exquisite performances, not least from young French conductor Marie Jacquot
Beethoven 5 Vol 4: Salvatore di Sciarrino album review – classical weight, contemporary subtlety
Jonathan Biss pairs Beethoven’s fourth concerto with Sciarrino’s 21st-century miniature, creating a programme that is thoughtful and vividly expressive
BBCSO/Stasevska: Become Ocean review – elemental, unsettling and beautiful
A brilliantly thought-through sequence of music by Thorvaldsdottir, Ligeti and John Luther Adams made for a powerful and immersive experience
The Hermes Experiment: Tree album review – vivid voices and bold textures from inventive ensemble
An exhilarating album of new and reimagined works by Errollyn Wallen, Laura Moody and others reaffirms this group’s reputation for fearless musical curiosity
Carmen review – big on noise but short on chemistry
ENO’S fourth revival of Calixto Bieito’s classic production starts at an exhilarating gallop but is thrown off course by its ill-fitting translation and onstage clamour