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Delightful contemporary keyboard arrangements of some of Vivaldi’s best-known concerti [MSt]

(Déjà Review) An ideal introduction to this delightful opera and also to the young Alagna [RH]

(Déjà Review) A fine introduction to the orchestral music of Frank Bridge [JF]

Dazzling pianism bring these fascinating unpublished works into the limelight [RCh]

Strikingly vivid and thrilling accounts of some of Tchaikovsky’s most atmospheric narrative tone poems [RMo]

Brilliant, subversive performances but occasionally too much of a good thing [DMD]

A vibrant and enthusiastic rendering [MZ]

A dizzying mercury-high landmark in little known music – enjoyable in its own right [RB]

A compelling display of the brilliant music that was written in Italy in the first half of the 17th century [JV]

(Déjà Review) Intelligently crafted, satisfying appetites in both Romantic and Classical camps [AN]

(Déjà Review) Moments of great beauty as well as operating on a real dramatic trajectory [CC]

A clever coupling by Falletta and Naxos [PCG]

Distinguished music, including a premiere recording, given committed advocacy [RWe]

A most welcome, well played release, not to be missed [HC]

This disc does Chicago performers and composers proud [WK]

Wickedly and wonderfully Marmite Bach! [DMD]

A totally forgotten opera that every lover of 18th century opera should hasten to acquire [GF]

(Déjà Review) Excellent performances of early piano concertos played on a little-known instrument [JV]

(Déjà Review) Lyrical, tragic, introspective, exultant [JW]

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

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

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

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

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