Favourite albums of 2017

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And a few classical albums released in 2017 to add to the list:

Berlioz Les Troyens (cond Nelson) places the opera in the French operatic tradition rather than as a proto-Wagnerian work
Debussy Pelleas et Melisande (Rattle)
Elgar Dream of Gerontius (Rattle) not the “best” Gerontius overall - but sumptuous orchestral playing
Bach Goldberg Variations Esfahani on harpsichord
Mahler Symphony No 3 Fischer Budapest Festival Orchestra

and several others!

And to break the rules - the reissue in high definition digital files of Maria Callas live opera recordings

All in 24/96 from Qobuz.