Andre Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra's album Thank You Johann Strauss has reached number one on the Official Specialist Classical Chart for the week of 6 February 2026 to 12 February 2026. The chart, compiled by the Official Charts Company, tracks sales of classical albums across digital bundles, CDs, vinyl, and other formats in the UK. New entry Elgar/The Dream of Gerontius by Opera North Orchestra and conductor Ryan Wigglesworth Brabbins debuts at number two.
The Official Specialist Classical Chart, published by the Official Charts Company, ranks the UK's top-selling specialist classical albums based on a seven-day sales period. For the chart dated 6 February 2026 to 12 February 2026, Andre Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra's Thank You Johann Strauss holds the top spot, having previously been at number two last week, with a peak position of one and now in its 13th week on the chart.
Debuting at number two is Elgar/The Dream of Gerontius, performed by the Opera North Orchestra and conducted by Ryan Wigglesworth Brabbins, marking its first week in the rankings. At number three, Overtures from the British Isles - Vol 3 by the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra under Rumon Gamba achieves its highest position to date.
Vikingur Olafsson's Opus 109 climbs to number four, up from five last week and in its 11th week overall. Number five goes to Schumann & Moscheles/1851 Cello Sonatas by Steven Isserlis and Connie Shih, reaching its peak position. Hayato Sumino's Chopin/Orbit slips to number six from three, in its second week.
Further down, Kenneth Hamilton's Plays Liszt Vol 3 - Demonic and Divine enters at seven, while Nicola Benedetti's Violin Cafe drops to eight after leading last week. Mahler/Symphony No 9 by the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Vladimir Jurowski is at nine, and Joyce DiDonato with Time for Three's Puts/Emily - No Prisoner Be rounds out the top ten.
The chart reflects diverse offerings, from orchestral works to solo piano and chamber music, highlighting ongoing interest in classical recordings amid various formats.
