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I have enjoyed hearing this praiseworthy collection of ten celebrated opera arias [MC]

The choral singing is first class, but the soloists are disappointing; the two old Gardelli recordings are better [GF]

Further evidence that Stock was an exceptionally able conductor [JW]

An odd and at times rather sharp-edged and disconcerting satirical comedy [RMo]

…something rich and strange [DC]

(Déjà Review) Turnage’s chamber music has a restrained confessional tone far from Turnage’s “public” statements. His chamber music communicates directly through simplicity, subtlety and sincerity. Highly accessible and communicative music [HC]

(Déjà Review) Magnificent discs containing sumptuous examples of early Tudor polyphony presented in first class performances [JQ]

Cold, creepy, crepuscular and clever – Scheller’s eerie sounds slither delightfully under the skin [RHa]

The Arbors showcase these compelling works with vitality and élan [SG]

Forgotten but Restored: the art of a fluent, fleet but nervous Danish pianist and Nielsen specialist [JW]

A disc to treasure, with probably the best ever performance of Bach’s famous Cantata BWV51 [JV]

Late-romantic works by a neglected Finnish composer in committed, well-recorded performances [EJW]

(Déjà Review) As irreplaceable as a volume by a favourite author – be sure never to lend it to anyone; you’re unlikely to get it back! [DC]

(Déjà Review) An excellent introduction to Nielsen’s marvellous music. Established Nielsen enthusiasts should also add this splendid anthology to their collections without delay [JQ]

Well-written, entertaining harp quartets by a little-known composer, in excellent performance [JV]

A touching tribute by elite musicians to a friend and colleague [DMD]

RCA LPs restored, showing Elman schmoozing his way through Mozart and encore trinkets [JW]

An enjoyable and varied Christmas programme, expertly performed [JQ]

Attractive music but only the later overtures are really outstanding [RCh]

(Déjà Review) This set is a pinnacle in the history of recorded music [PCW]

(Déjà Review) Wonderful music and marvellously performed [MC]

An interesting operatic curiosity featuring lush writing for the orchestra and chorus [MP]

Lively and sympathetic playing of Stanley’s flute sonatas [JW]

This superb version shows the work to be better than its reputation [RWe]