Bruckner: The Symphonies (Naxos)

A superb contribution to the anniversary celebrations: original interpretation, fine playing, good sound and outstanding documentation [RWe]

Dvořák: Symphonies 5 & 6 (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)

Fresh, vital, exuberant, strikingly energetic and authentic performances [RMo]

Michael Rabin (violin) Unpublished (Parnassus)

An unpublished live Beethoven Concerto spearheads this Michael Rabin release [JW]

Erlanger: La sorcière (B Records)

A tremendous performance of an unexpectedly compelling French rarity [PSt]

Bartók: Piano Concerti (Capriccio)

Satisfying performances of two concertos, a few doubts about the third [WH]

Coleridge-Taylor, Harrison: Violin concertante works (Lyrita)

(Déjà Review) Underappreciated English concertante works given fine readings [JF]

Handel: Fernando, Re di Castiglia (Erato)

(Déjà Review) A delightful score, fortunate here in being both sensitively and expressively performed [IB]

Earliest French Piano Recordings (APR)

A splendidly remastered and historically important tranche of piano recordings [JW]

Phibbs: String Quartets 2-4 (Nimbus Records)

If you enjoy Britten’s quartets you will enjoy these [SB]

Ukrainian Christmas (Naxos)

Dazzling orchestral arrangements of traditional and recent Ukrainian Christmas music [GH]

Handel: Messiah (Alto)

A brilliant, flawless live performance graced by some stellar solo singing [RMo]

Brahms: Piano Concertos 1 & 2 (Sony Classical)

The concerto performances are very fine but the late piano pieces should not be missed on any account [JQ]

Arnold: Concerto for Two Pianos (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) A valuable addition to the growing Arnold catalogue [BBr]

Bruckner: Symphony No 7 (Atma Classique)

(Déjà Review) A dedicated performance, with sensitive awareness of Bruckner’s idiom and musical characteristics [TB]

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Verdi: Don Carlo (Orfeo)

The best live Italian version in the best sound available [RMo]

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Rieti: Piano Concertos (Naxos)

A delightful disc of music by an unjustly neglected figure [PRJ]

J. S. Bach: Magnificat & Handel: Te Deum (Harmonia Mundi)

An odd combination of works, but both are performed well [JV]

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Jascha Heifetz (violin) ‘Live’ Recordings (Biddulph)

Heifetz caught live in broadcasts playing some discographic novelties into the bargain [JW]

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Impressions of Iberia (Da Vinci Classics)

An impressive debut recording from the Cygnus Trio [DJB]

Wien bleibt Wien: Waltzes & Polkas (MDG)

An utterly delightful programme, played with charm and elegance [GF]

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Donizetti: Pia de’ Tolomei (Dynamic)

The whole production is effective both visually and dramatically [RJF]

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Bardanashvili: Complete Piano Music (TYXart)

A perfect introduction to the music of this fascinating composer [SA]

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Erik Möllerström (guitar) Guitar (Sterling)

A survey of recordings by Erik Möllerström, which is mainly of historical interest [ZT]

Stamp Brass Band Toccata TOCC0745

Stamp: Music for Brass Band (Toccata Classics)

Enjoyable and well-crafted works for brass band [PRJ]