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An absorbing and enterprising programme, impeccably performed by a stellar partnership [RMo]

Telemann as a master of counterpoint [JV]

(Déjà Review) Works of the most eloquent melodic and lyric faculty superbly presented [RB]

(Déjà Review) A good place to start if you do not know Rameau’s fascinating operas [RH]

Some attractive miniatures amongst Martucci’s largely unrecorded piano music [RCh]

Rare solo violin works given a fine outing here [JW]

Gunar Letzbor is an enthusiastic advocate of Aumann’s music [JV]

A heartfelt portrait of a nation in vivid pianistic colours [PH]

Much to admire but this is not a performance to challenge the leading recommendations [JQ]

Winning performances [LW]

(Déjà Review) A superbly performed release of wonderful music that deserves to be heard [MC]

(Déjà Review) The enjoyment of lovely music in lovely performances [TH]

A well planned and superbly performed addition to Fauré’s discography [JF]

A rare slice of Doráti’s Bach from French sources [JW]

A tempting disc but a very short runtime [PH]

A superb performance of a 17th century German Passion [JV]

Gerd Schaller is determined to exploit the mighty instrument’s full potential to maximum effect [RMo]

Prosseda amply demonstrates the surprising distinctiveness of these early Beethoven piano sonatas [MG]

Butt has the music’s measure, supported by an always assured technique [TB]

Some remarkable finds here [CC]

The arpa doppia in full glory – an exciting disc [JV]

A never-before-seen level of access to Karajan and the Berliner Philharmoniker’s live, uncut performances [KC]

Wonderfully assured, atmospheric and musical playing of rarely recorded Liszt [JWe]

Relive the Golden Age of the Tragédie lyrique in a performance of insight and conviction [PH]