Faure Orchestral Works Naxos

Fauré: Orchestral Works (Naxos)

This fine disc whets the appetite for further volumes on the centenary of Fauré’s death [LW]

Elgar Forgotten SOMM

Elgar: Boult’s forgotten recordings (SOMM)

Boult’s stature as the leading Elgarian reaffirmed in spoken word and musical deed [NB]

Gounod Romeo et Juliette Pristine Audio

Gounod: Romeó et Juliette (Pristine Audio)

This issue must now be the top recommendation for this classic historic performance [GF]

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Dances for Orchestra (Alto)

This budget priced album is a great introduction to the dances by many of the better-known British composers [KT]

Lukaszewski Musica Profana 4 DUX

Łukaszewski: Musica Profana 4 (DUX)

The perfect introduction to a composer who not only writes beautiful music but also tugs on the heartstrings [SA]

Antheil Venus in Africa CPO

Antheil: Venus in Africa (cpo)

A late satiric opera by Antheil, splendidly realised, devoid of Bad Boy but not devoid of spice and wit [JW]

Fauré: The Complete Songs Volume 1 (Hyperion)

(Déjà Review) No lover of song should be without this one [KS]

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Glass: Symphonies 2 and 3 (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) Now we know what a minimalist symphony can be [HC]

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Coral: Aurora Borealis (Tempus Clasico)

Sonic and structural explorations from a leading Mexican composer [JW]

Osgood StabatMater Convivium

Osgood: Stabat Mater (Convivium)

This pleasant setting may interest choirs looking for a new(ish) work [EJW]

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Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé (LSO Live)

As fine a modern, live account of this most pictorial of ballets as you could wish [RMo]

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Hailstork: Chamber works (Navona)

Two affecting works by an African-American master [PRJ]

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Wyner: Chamber works (Naxos)

A deconstruction of traditional Jewish music via modern compositional techniques and perspectives, giving it new life [JFl]

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Dreames & Imaginations (TYXart)

Lovely singing and playing, with a special role for the lyra viol [JV]

Bartók: Piano Concertos (Deutsche Grammophon)

(Déjà Review) A splendid release that is self-commending [HC]

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Donizetti: Francesca di Foix (Opera Rara)

(Déjà Review) All lovers of the bel canto genre will want to add this well-packaged and presented performance to their collection [RJF]

Respighi, Loevendie, Enescu: String Octets (Challenge Classics)

An unusual programme played with skill and panache [NB]

Johanna Martzy (violin): Live Concert Performances (Meloclassic)

Treasured documents and valuable additions to the Martzy discography [SG]

Tippett: New Year (NMC)

Utopia, dreams, rituals: the essence of Tippett in his final opera [PH]

Beyond (Orchid Classics)

A scintillating album of orchestral music drawn from 21st century opera [DHa]

Faenza. An imaginary Codex (Challenge Classics)

A new way of looking at this mystifying manuscript, in scholarly yet virtuoso performances [GH]

Bacewicz: Orchestral Works Volume 3 (cpo)

Another recording proves Bacewicz to be a major talent [PRJ]

Bach: Cello Suites (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) A very musical and enjoyable rendition [ZT]

Brahms: Forte ma dolce (Hortus)

(Déjà Review) Unlikely to be superseded any time soon [CB]