Best of 2020: Classical CDs | reviews, news & interviews Best of 2020: Classical CDs Best of 2020: Classical CDs Twelve of the year's best classical releases by Graham RicksonSaturday, 26 December 2020 Composer Christopher Willis My first shortlist had 27 discs on it, but, after much soul-searching, I’ve whittled it down to 12. These are all physical releases: I like being able to read sleeve notes in print as opposed to a screen, and CDs do sound better. Here goes: My first shortlist had 27 discs on it, but, after much soul-searching, I’ve whittled it down to 12. These are all physical releases: I like being able to read sleeve notes in print as opposed to a screen, and CDs do sound better. Here goes: