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A parcel of bleeding chunks that don’t quite add up [DMD]

Stunning singing from a great dramatic soprano who might have done more but chose otherwise [RMo]

A splendid conclusion to Naoko Akutagawa’s outstanding Gottlieb Muffat series [GPu]

The concept of this programme lacks consistency and the performances are uneven [JV]

(Déjà Review) Lean textures, subtle intensity, and exceptional detail of inner voices and the interplay among voices [DS]

Ceaseless change … incessant steps to embrace the heart [RB]

Highly enjoyable music [SA]

Are digital EPs the future of recording? [DMD]

Charming piano miniatures display another side of Moniuszko [RCh]

A novel and highly diverting programme played with considerable expertise, in first-rate sound [RMo]

Better away from the concerto spotlight [RMas]

A compelling collection of madrigals, performed by a group of top-class singers [JV]

(Déjà Review) A very special disc [CC]

A delightful collection of modern concertos for the harpsichord [SB]

All VW devotees should ensure they hear this ear-opening disc without delay [JQ]

Intelligent choice of attractive works, well performed [DJB]

Cool, precise Strauss, revelatory Berg, ravishing playing [DMD]

Sensitive and perceptive readings of interesting repertoire from an accomplished duo [GPu]

Kindly lyricism … easily assimilated, easily enjoyed [RB]

Impeccable performances and superb recording, a must for Bacewicz fans [HC]

(Déjà Review) The cumulative power of the Preludes make this, for some, the greatest performance of the work ever recorded [JL]

A superb new version of Reich’s finest work [SB]

Virtuosic renditions of past gems [ZT]

Impressively virtuosic, but struggles with emotional purchase [RB]