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Crossover, yes, but don’t let that deter you from some very enjoyable music [DJB]

An auspicious first volume of orchestral music by an unfamiliar Finnish composer [NB]

Very attractive music, lots of first recordings and another success in an exciting series [RCh]

A significant addition to the Boult discography [SG]

Virtuosic but not exceptional performances of a pair of Romantic concertos [NH]

The main works are ill-served by eccentric tempi and phrasing [RWe]

(Déjà Review) Should win many new friends for Alfvén’s music [WT]

A good introduction to the chamber music of this underrated and under-recorded composer [DJB]

Trio Isimsiz leave a positive impression [LW]

Superb performances – the best possible case for Philippus de Monte [JV]

The staging will divide opinion, but watch, listen, and let the performers convince you [WH]

An exciting, red-blooded performance, captured live in the clearest sound of any available version [MP]

If you like the fortepiano, you’ll enjoy this [SFV]

Simple music, but repeated listening brings rewards [SA]

(Déjà Review) Plenty to enjoy in this delicate, yet never lightweight, repertoire [PW]

A feast of stylish bel canto singing for the two stars but the rest of the cast can only struggle though [MP]

A disc that no Puccini admirer can dispense with [GF]

A total delight [ST]

Freshness, new life, vitality and a wealth of new insights are bought to this oft-recorded work [SG]

An eclectic programme, dynamically played if lacking complete virtuosic ease [NB]

Choral singing of formidable accomplishment [JQ]

For the Glass waverers out there, this might be the disc that dispels doubts [DJB]

A well-balanced recital, beautifully sung, mixing old and new [RH]

An interesting disc of English Parlour Songs suffers from a lack of personality and variety [PT]