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A fascinating programme, capable of weaving a magic all of its own [SA]

The performances are good, but the concept of this disc is not really convincing [JV]

A fine addition to our knowledge of a significant musician, and to the spirit and culture of his profession [RWe]

Astonishing music on an astonishing instrument [CB]

All who respond to Debussy’s, Ravel’s or Ireland’s piano music will find plenty to enjoy here [HC]

Fascinating products of Simpson’s apprenticeship, and first recordings of two major chamber works [RHa]

Not a perfect Giselle – but still good to have [RMay]

The Marmen Quartet have the measure of Ligeti and Bartók [LW]

La Scala in the Soviet Union perform a memorable Verdi Requiem [PH]

A pleasure to have Fiorentino’s complete Saga Recordings under one roof [SG]

Wolf-Ferrari’s charming one act opera in an excellent performance which will do very nicely [PT]

(Déjà Review) A winner from start to finish – Handel’s music is given a splendid rendition

(Déjà Review) Gorgeous music, excellently played and recorded, which will surely give great pleasure to all who love the harpsichord music of this era [GPu]

by Alan George

A fascinating recital exploring the scope of the fantasia genre [DHa]

One of the leading cycles, in a fine-sounding stereo incarnation [RWe]

A delight from start to finish [JV]

Vital, energised  performances of two great pianistic and choral showpieces in spectacular surround sound [RMo]

Korngold plays his Symphony in a previously unreleased piano version [JW]

By general consensus, the essential Norma recording, now in a superior transfer [RWe]

(Déjà Review) These performances are among the best on the market [PG]

(Déjà Review) A dramatically vivid performance of the Neapolitan version of Cavalli’s opera [RH]

by Alan George

by Alan George