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The orchestral playing and the choral contributions are impressive; the final scene is as spine-chilling as ever [GF]

Stellar singing but scanty recording information and some tracks are in poor sound [RMo]

A very personal programme which has divided opinions, but does have much to commend it [DJB]

Stimulating and imaginative scores, painted in vivid colour [SG]

A wholly successful compilation of deeply melancholy and Romantic melodies for those with a sweet tooth [RMo]

A magnificent full-size portrait of a truly great bel canto artist [GF]

For those who are interested in ancient liturgical practices, this is a very interesting disc to have [JV]

A little-remembered Bohemian on the cusp of Classicism [JW]

Gina Bachauer’s powerful Mercury legacy, collated in its entirety for the first time in a single box [JW]

A variable Brahms cycle, let down by inconsistent conducting decisions and an unfortunate lack of contextual information in the booklet [ST]

A day full of music, never a bad thing [RCh]

Will challenge entrenched attitudes toward the solo music of Ferdinando Carulli [ZT]

Very intelligent programming, and very fine performances [DJB]

Good, solid orchestral performances, very well recorded; the sonata is a welcome bonus [DM]

A virtuoso hornist addresses newly discovered Baroque repertoire [SV]

A welcome to a neglected conductor from the early electrical recording period in Berlin [GT]

Late Casals in imperfect recordings, attractively remastered and presented [JW]

A very good new Tito which marks a new chapter in the development of Nicky Spence as the title character [ST]

Norwegian discoveries from Belgrade [JW]

An exciting new talent, and a generous and rewarding disc [SG]

Performed with an obvious reverence and love [SA]

Perfect demonstration of the excitement that the cornett can arouse [JV]

Another volume of Edward Gregson’s brass band music, rewarding and engaging [JF]

Melodious salon pieces with some attractive and impish surprises [RCh]