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A brilliant, flawless live performance graced by some stellar solo singing [RMo]

The concerto performances are very fine but the late piano pieces should not be missed on any account [JQ]

(Déjà Review) A valuable addition to the growing Arnold catalogue [BBr]

(Déjà Review) A dedicated performance, with sensitive awareness of Bruckner’s idiom and musical characteristics [TB]

The best live Italian version in the best sound available [RMo]

A delightful disc of music by an unjustly neglected figure [PRJ]

An odd combination of works, but both are performed well [JV]

Heifetz caught live in broadcasts playing some discographic novelties into the bargain [JW]

An impressive debut recording from the Cygnus Trio [DJB]

An utterly delightful programme, played with charm and elegance [GF]

The whole production is effective both visually and dramatically [RJF]

A perfect introduction to the music of this fascinating composer [SA]

A survey of recordings by Erik Möllerström, which is mainly of historical interest [ZT]

Enjoyable and well-crafted works for brass band [PRJ]

A classic historical recording is given a new lease of life in Ambient Stereo [RMo]

After 64 years this recording remains a major contender despite a couple of flaws in the casting [MP]

(Déjà Review) Happy Christmas from Naxos, a real stocking filler! [NHo]

(Déjà Review) The playing and interpretations of Maxim Vengerov steal the show [TB]

A magnificently grim, steady account, bringing out all the might and menace of this most ambivalent of Bruckner’s symphonies [RMo]

Pristine’s fine new transfer gives a boost to Maria Callas’ first recording of La Gioconda with impressive results [MP]

Well prepared and affectionate, rhythmically sprung performances of Dett’s piano music [JW]

Two composers, masters of their very different idioms, brought together by this talented young pianist [RCh]

Four engaging narrative works from contemporary American composers [KT]

(Déjà Review) Another Avie triumph [RB]