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A thoughtfully conceived and excellently executed programme [JQ]

In the great German tradition of sung Biblical narrative, but reinterpreted for the early 20th century [ST]

Two wildly contrasting symphonies from the Swedish military veterinarian [JW]

A musically outstanding but unusual production of Rossini’s splendid opera [RWe]

(Déjà Review) A classic recording restored in its best sound [TD]

A highly persuasive account of Job [JQ]

Very personal choice of viola da gamba pieces, performed with much sensitivity [JV]

Three hours of enlightenment and entertainment [ZT]

Three Orchestral Masterpieces effectively rendered in piano 4-hands versions by their composers [NB]

Simon Rattle’s traversal of the Ring finally reaches Siegfried, with highly recommendable results [PCG]

Discover complete Marian motets by a respected but largely forgotten late-Renaissance German master [GH]

Two fine chamber works given passionately committed performances by this outstanding Finnish ensemble [GPJ]

(Déjà Review) Véronique Gens joins the exalted ranks of Crespin and Baker for top placing in Les nuits dété, and comes top of the list for modern recordings. A truly beautiful record [CC]

An enjoyable collection of partsongs [JQ]

Impressive and likely to remain unchallenged for a very long time [MP]

Magnetically communicative music given electric performances [DMD]

Best yet in the exploratory series of Krzyżanowski’s piano music [RCh]

Oscillates between dissonant folk-inflected modernism and schmaltz; neither approach works [RHa]

Underwhelming music performed with zealous commitment [NB]

A superbly realised version of Tchaikovsky’s essentially domestic opera avoids any elements of tragic inflation [PCG]

(Déjà Review) An essential recording which should please a wide musical constituency [GSD]

Great music, wonderfully played, in perfect recording [GPJ]

Seasoned collectors will derive much pleasure from this unusual arrangement [GF]

Sacred music and performance of impressive quality [JV]