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Newest Reviews
SWR Vokalensemble: Fin de siècle (SWR Music)
Richly rewarding choral arrangements of music from the turn of the twentieth century [MP]
Larks Ascending (Albion Records)
Five RCM student composers turn skylark recordings into strikingly varied new works [DHa]
Handel: Giulio Caesar (C Major)
This very fine cast, conductor and orchestra need a far better thought-out vehicle to support them [SGa]
Choir of Bath Abbey: Beyond the Manger (CRD)
An enjoyable and varied Christmas album [JQ]
Vivaldi: Bassoon Concerti, Vol 4 (ARS Produktion)
The ensemble is the best part [SFV]
Brian: Symphony No 1 ‘Gothic’ (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) A momentous and remarkable work receiving its finest performance and recording to date [RB]
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas No 30-32 (Musica Omnia)
(Déjà Review) A magical choice of fortepiano and artistry which can stand up to the greats [BR]
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker ballet (Opus Arte)
A fine tribute to Sir Peter Wright [RMay]
New & Upcoming Releases – November
Site Updates
The following operas have bene added to the Masterwork Index: Rigoletto, Der Rosenkavalier, Cosi fan tutte, Lucia di Lammermoor, Peter Grimes, Otello, Fidelio, Eugene Onegin, Boris Godunov, Turandot




























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