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Superb performances of two major works by Berg and two worthwhile rarities [SB]

Near 50-year-old reissues of Franco-Russian repertoire stand the test of time [JW]

A new edition of the definitive study of Ludwig Minkus’s career and work is very welcome [RMay]

Free-spirited accounts, captivatingly played [SG]

Very good, but not outstanding; Dausgaard’s 2007 recording remains the benchmark here [DM]

An intriguing recording which will be wanted by those collecting this cycle [GT]

Spirited, mercurial playing, compromised by a poor recording from Warner [RMo]

An all-round excellent effort to document a forgotten opera that likely won’t be returning to the stage anytime soon [MP]

The romantic First Violin Concerto of Jan Kubelík receives a premiere recording [JW]

One of the twentieth century’s greatest violinists, a musical aristocrat with superb polished technique and a phenomenal intellect [SG]

A novel and inventive seasonal treat from Scottish Ballet [RMay]

Interesting interpretational concept, but musically not really satisfying [JV]

A glorious sampler heralding a complete project which promises the best sound yet for this greatest of Wagner recordings [RMo]

A great Romantic symphony and an unusual concerto [LD]

A musical world tour broadens our knowledge of von Suppé’s considerable output [RMay]

A well executed esoteric program, let down by the lack of useful documentation for the casual listener [MP]

Britten’s music for string quartet, a comprehensive collection [SB]

The British Harmonica School in safe Italian hands [JW]

Another triumph for Pristine’s re-masterings of the Boult/Decca cycle [PCG]

An Arctic artistic spectacular, but will you be convinced [DC]

An important release of this major Korean composer’s orchestral masterpieces [GT]

Not a dull moment, thanks to Vivaldi and the engaging performances [JV]

A major achievement which articulates many profound emotions [JQ]

Fine performances of four major 20th century cello sonatas [LW]