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A thrilling piece of live theatre commemorating the career of a great singer, despite cuts [RMo]

An outstanding release of Prokofiev’s music by a top class Russian orchestra from the Urals [GT]

Interesting and at times striking works by a well performed composer [EJW]

A splendid new disc with inspiring music in glowing recorded sound [DJ]

Fresh, enjoyable Mancunian versions [TP]

Glorious tone – top of the class [DJB]

Two firecracker performers strike a storm of sparks off one another [DMD]

Affectionate, elegant and sophisticated performances [JF]

A triumphantly achieved Royal Ballet production can now be watched at home [RMay]

An interesting production, because of the repertoire and the instruments of the performers [JV]

A fine conclusion to Martyn Brabbins’ distinguished Vaughan Williams symphony cycle [JQ]

A fine entry to the Turandot discography with the original conclusion by Alfano [LD]

A recording that romantic era piano fanciers will have to have [PGW]

A recording that romantic era piano fanciers will have to have [RB]

Variety, not uniformity: drama, quiet lives and noble protest [RB]

An absolutely outstanding disc containing some of the best of English string music [EJW]

More treasures lovingly restored – but without the revelations of the earlier volumes [NB]

A strong performance, if sometimes tending towards literalness [PBW]

Lovely love songs, best taken in small doses for maximum effect [GF]

A marriage made in hell does no favours to either partner – perhaps we might hope for a divorce? [PCG]

(Déjà Review) A must have for all historical devotees [GFe]

(Déjà Review) One can but thank Dorset Opera for their enterprise [CF]

Groundbreaking from the perspective of performance practice [JV]

Brilliant re-masterings of superb, and possibly definitive, recordings [JF]