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Arnold Rosé (violin): Concerto and Solo Recordings (Biddulph)

The brio and panache, and occasional limitations, of a great violinist (and Mahler’s brother-in-law) [JW]

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Bach: Cello Suites played on guitar (IBS Classical)

Interesting, but there are significantly better recordings available [ZT]

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Victor de Sabata: New York Broadcasts 1951 (Pristine Audio)

A rare souvenir of a hugely under-recorded conductor in the company of two legendary artists, rendered into acceptable sound [RMo]

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Songs by Gibbons and others (Orchid Classics)

A most enjoyable and stimulating album [JQ]

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Piazzolla: Café 1930 (Supraphon)

Czech duo capture the spirit of Piazzolla [LW]

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Leighton: Symphony No 1 and Piano Concerto No 3 (Chandos)

(Déjà Review) Well done Chandos – I waited for 36 years and you have not disappointed me! [JF]

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Handel, Blow and Boyce: Choral Music (Hyperion)

Déjà Review) Certainly worth hearing for the music itself, especially the Blow and Boyce [JS]

Haydn: Symphonies No.49, 103, 104 (Forgotten Records)

(Déjà Review) Blech conveys well the feeling behind the classical restraint [MG]