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Ann Schein (piano): Chopin and other recordings (APR)

Superb transfers of obscure KAPP LPs reveal the lyricism and musical maturity of a remarkable American teenager [JW]

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From Venice to Buenos Aires (Pentatone)

A very diverse program which simply doesn’t hang together [DJB]

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Flem: Piano Concerto & Cello Concerto (Capriccio)

Accessible, sharply chiselled, engaging at emotional and intellectual levels [RB]

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Vivaldi: Violin Concertos (Arcana)

A collection of highlights from start to finish [DC]

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Toscha Seidel (violin): American Columbia Recordings (Biddulph)

A disc that straddles the acoustic/electric divide and showcases the glorious art of violinist Toscha Seidel [JW]

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Early One Morning: Finnish Orchestral Favourites (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) I loved this two-disc sampler of lesser-known Finnish composers [BR]

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Barbella: Sei trii per due violini e violoncello (Tactus)

(Déjà Review) These sonatas make pleasant listening – the performers realise often truly swinging performances [JV]

Lise Davidsen (soprano): Live at the Met (Decca)

The soloist shines in this live recital; the technical side of things is disappointing [MP]