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Antognini: Choral Works (Hyperion)

Imaginative choral music by Ivo Antognini in brilliant performances [JQ]

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Vaughan Williams: Job (Onyx)

A most welcome, pastoral take on VW’s masterpiece [DMD]

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Beethoven: Cello Sonatas (Leaf Music)

Passion, intensity and artistic vision are appreciable throughout [SG]

Rossini Elisabetta regina London Philharmonic Opera Rara ORC22

Rossini: Elisabetta regina d’Inghilterra (Opera Rara)

An interesting alternative to the older Philips set, with another excellent cast [RMo]

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Springtime in Amsterdam (Naxos)

An enjoyable and intriguing film that’s well worth seeking out [RMay]

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Ferrabosco: Music to Hear … (Signum Classics)

A beautifully played selection of pieces from Ferrabosco’s Lessons of 1609 which should be on the shelves of all who love the viol [GPu]

Schubert Piano Sonatas Ronald Smith APR 5568

Schubert: Wanderer Fantasy and Sonatas (APR)

(Déjà Review) Performances which reflect Smith’s formidable credentials as a Schubertian of distinction [JW]

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Smetana: Má Vlast for piano four hands (Supraphon)

(Déjà Review) An impossible task accomplished – 20 fingers doing what 100 orchestra players can do [PSh]

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Epilogues (Concertant Classics)

A lovely album played with genuine affection for the music [DMD]

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Leigh: Partings (Tremula Records)

The recesses of a deep oubliette replete with works variously moving and entertaining [RB]

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Fallen to Dust (BIS)

An outstanding recital of English song [JQ]

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Bruckner: Symphony 9 for 2 Pianos (High Definition Tape Transfers)

A highly successful transcription embracing a wide variety of moods and colours [RMo]

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Grant: Miniatures (Private Release)

An interesting first disc from a promising contemporary composer [MSt]

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An Old Hall Ladymass (2L)

Transcendent music, stunningly recorded [DC]

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Glanville-Hicks: The Songs (Tall Poppies)

(Déjà Review) This rewarding disc furthers my admiration for her music [JW]

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Three Great Danish Woman Pianists (Danacord)

(Déjà Review) A most worthwhile conspectus of these three very varied women [JW]

Czerny: Piano Concertinos (Naxos)

Masterful Czerny delights, superbly played [RW]

Sibelius: Sagas (Salamandre)

A hushed voice; music teetering on the cliff face between sorrow and excitement [RB]

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Schubert: Stimme der Liebe (SOMM Recordings)

A handsome 85th birthday tribute to a distinguished singer [JQ]

Mahler: Symphony No. 9 (BIS)

A warm, lyrical approach proves surprisingly satisfying [DMD]

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Smith Brindle: Works for Solo Guitar Vol. 1 (Naxos)

A compelling case for the guitar works of a neglected British composer [SW]

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Weelkes: What joy so true (Regent)

A splendid contribution to the Weelkes commemoration [JV]

Musgrave: Orchestral Works (NMC)

(Déjà Review) Musgrave at her most compelling, given excellent performances [CT]

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Mahler: Symphony No. 10 (Delos)

(Déjà Review) With a top-rate Mahler conductor in charge of a top class orchestra, this recording demands serious attention [TB]