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Schubert: Die schöne Müllerin (Wigmore Hall Live)

(Déjà Review) A masterly live recording to which I’m sure I’ll return often in the future [JQ]

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Saint-Saëns: Organ Music Volume 2 (Hyperion)

(Déjà Review) Played authoritatively and with great enthusiasm; showing a lesser-known side of this composer [WK]

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Rarities of Piano Music at Schloss vor Husum 2025 (Danacord)

An excellent selection — just what makes this festival so special [RCh]

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Picton-Turbervill: Eden (Orchid Music)

An exciting, dynamic disc of new choral music – Picton-Turbervill is a real talent [ACG]

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Ravel: Transcriptions (Aparté)

A fine issue of great variety, thoughtfully and careful played by Poizat, the unswerving director of this sumptuous feast [SGa]

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Mahler: Symphony No. 8 (Decca)

Shaken, but not stirred – an enthusiastic Mahler 8 that doesn’t displace the classics [LD]

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Vivaldi: Bajazet (Erato)

(Déjà Review) The best of the best in terms of Neapolitan-style opera – tuneful, virtuosic and passionate [JPJ]

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Sawyers: Orchestral Music (Nimbus)

(Déjà Review) Music of instant appeal and enduring quality performed with zealous passion recorded in excellent sound [NB]