The Best Classical Recordings of 2017 (A Compendium)

[Mandryka]

I think I may have a new Bach favorite. Olafsson is phenomenal on that album. I'm in heaven. He performs a wonderful album of Phillip Glass works if that is more of interest as a starting point.

Yep, he's got the magic touch.

[aukhawk]

I think I may have a new Bach favorite. Olafsson is phenomenal on that album. I'm in heaven. He performs a wonderful album of Phillip Glass works if that is more of interest as a starting point.

He has also recorded Bach Partitas 2 and 5, in an album dating from 2011 that also includes the Chopin Preludes.  But yes, the new Bach mix is superb, as is the Glass (he can be found performing the Glass tracks live on YouTube, check out Etude No.6).

[mc ukrneal]

He has also recorded Bach Partitas 2 and 5, in an album dating from 2011 that also includes the Chopin Preludes.  But yes, the new Bach mix is superb, as is the Glass (he can be found performing the Glass tracks live on YouTube, check out Etude No.6).

I have you to thank for introducing him to me!!

I've ordered the Bach, but since I used Prime, I got it right away digitally. I've not had time to listen to more than a few tracks. But each one was superb! The speed of some of the pieces, while maintaining the technique is really quite something. I would love to hear him eventually perform some Godowsky. Though frankly, I think I'll buy whatever he decides to perform.

[SurprisedByBeauty]

The "Best of 2018" lists... starting with mine. 

ClassicalCritic: Best Recordings of 2018 (New Releases)

New York Times:The 25 Best Classical Music Tracks of 2018

WQXR: The Best Classical Albums of 2018

NPR: NPR Music's Best Classical Albums Of 2018

Chicago Tribune: Best classical recordings of 2018: Rachel Barton Pine, Yo-Yo Ma top the list
(EU-citizens will have to google this, then click on "Cached Link" to avoid the restrictions the EU has laid upon the internet in their name.)

Alex Ross (New Yorker) Notable Performances and Recordings of 2018

Late-comer addition to the above:

ClassicalCritic: Best Recordings of 2018 (Re-Releases)