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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]

Beautifully textured playing in these three atmospheric collections [RCh]

A first video release of a rare Schreker opera deserves a heartfelt welcome [PCG]

A most welcome survey of Peter Cabus’s piano music, finely performed and recorded [HC]

Three fascinating concertos from Norway [DC]

(Déjà Review) Kovacevich’s technique is never in question, but the performances are somewhat mannered and un-spontaneous [SF]

The pianist misses no nuance of Tailleferre’s style [WK]

Wilson and Co triumph yet again [DMD]

A beautiful, approachable vocal symphony coupled with two concertante works [WH]

Sui generis: a disc that will change the way you hear Mendelssohn [ST]

The soloists are in fine form in this collection of Liszt’s orchestral songs in engaging period performances [MC]

A landmark recording revealed in the stunning realism of a new transfer on SACD [JQ]

(Déjà Review) Evocative and beautifully sung [CT]

(Déjà Review) A refreshing Christmas disc, off the beaten track [GF]

Nearing the end of his Beethoven piano sonata cycle, James Brawn continues to impress [RC]

A mismatch between conductor and composition however well it is played [DMD]

A fascinating programme, four works in search of a theme [WH]