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Classic Schumann recordings available again online [RMas]

Yet more rarities are unearthed in this enterprising series [RMay]

(Déjà Review) It is difficult to imagine a better introduction to the piano music of Bartók than this splendid disc [CC]

(Déjà Review) A phenomenal conception [CH]

Thoroughly enjoyable Brahmsian trios that should have been given their first recordings long before now [DJB]

Another anniversary release from the LPO hits the spot [PH]

A welcome addition to the many recordings of Holst’s classic with a new atmospheric portrait of the Earth [PRJ]

A disc to treasure, given the quality of the music and the performances [JV]

The recital as a whole is so obviously enjoyable and totally recommendable [WH]

This is a fascinating disc, and includes some wonderful performances [EM]

A mediocre staging of Verdi’s first Shakespearean opera [DHa]

A limited edition set that gives a fine overview of the RCO’s distinguished Mahler tradition [JQ]

A rejuvenating account of Corelli’s perennial Concerti Grossi [CRo]

Unfamiliar music, yet you’ve heard it all before [SV]

Schmid brings youth, enterprise and occasional idiosyncrasy to these sonatas [JW]

Strongly committed accounts of both familiar and less familiar Vaughan Williams [CT]

One of the very finest recordings of the concerto [PBW]

A historic recording of Grace Williams’ unique opera [PH]

Flawed by an unidiomatic account of the symphony [RMay]

A second volume matches the high quality of the first – sensitive performances beautifully recorded [NB]

(Déjà Review) A natural aural ambience tells in its favour as does the liveliness and vibrancy of the chorus [RJF]

(Déjà Review) A valuable and involving musical experience that far outreaches the purely musicological [CC]

A lovingly presented collection – the unknown or underappreciated aspects of Havergal Brian’s work [NB]

A multi-faceted pianist in repertoire close to his heart [RCh]