Great Recordings on Naïve, Vol. 1

This French label has a talent for picking out soloists on the rise, like cellist Anne Gastinel and violin upstart Patricia Kopatchinskaja. Naïve isn't afraid to go for big concepts, either, like its effort to record all of Vivaldi's autograph scores, and it has an affinity for folk-style crossover. Throughout, expect distinct, energetic performances and pristine sonics.