New productions of *Der Rosenkavalier*, *Der fliegende Holländer* and *Carmen*, plus the world premiere recording of Jake Heggie's *Great Scott*, starring Joyce DiDonato.
The Belgian conductor presents Mozart's late mass in a new version by Pierre-Henri Dutron, which builds on and refines material from the familiar Süssmayr completion.
Today's outstanding new releases include a starry account of Schubert's *Trout Quintet*, an ethereal new opera by Kaija Saariaho, and a trilogy of spring-inspired works from Vasily Petrenko and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
As the group prepare to celebrate their half-century, Katherine talks to countertenor Timothy Wayne-Wright about their commemorative recording GOLD, out tomorrow on Signum.
Katherine's picks of the month include a treasure-trove of English part-song, an unconventional tribute to Fritz Wunderlich, and an urgent, persuasive new production of one of the greatest of all bel canto operas.
Classic and contemporary pieces from the Associated Board syllabus are included alongside traditional folksongs and spirituals in these five new graded songbooks to complement the *ABRSM Songbook* series.
We are excited to welcome you to the new-look Presto Classical website! Chris gives us a quick tour of the updated layout, and highlights some of our great new features.
Chris picks out some highlights from this month's boxes, including sets commemorating the ninetieth birthdays (in memoriam) of a great cellist and soprano and the fiftieth anniversary of the foundation of The King's Singers.
James enjoys a much-anticipated new release from the Pavel Haas Quartet (and two formidable guest players): stunning performances of Dvořák's Piano Quintet op. 81 and the String Quintet op. 97.