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An issue not only for guitar afficionados, but for anyone who appreciates beautiful music [GF]

An important, eloquent and compelling addition to the Christmas repertoire in an accomplished first recording [JQ]

A finely played trio of characterful French cello sonatas [JW]

The first commercial recording of a serenata by Fasch; the performance could not be any better [JV]

This powerful, moving, beautiful and disturbing new work is a triumph [SB]

(Déjà Review) Full-blooded, romantic readings of more exotic Bantock [IL]

A well-planned and beautifully executed programme sure to summon some Christmas cheer [NB]

An ideal performance of Bartók’s Contrasts in an interesting programme [SB]

More pre-war classics from the Budapest Quartet [JW]

Francesco Corti enriches the Scarlatti discography [DF]

Artistry and insight from Say [PH]

Virginia Eskin perfectly understands this mixture of drama, nature worship and contemplation [WK]

There was more than Handel at Cannons [JV]

Arambarri has the charm and freshness of Guridi and Canteloube [RB]

Well worth acquiring for the Juon and Françaix pieces, while the Amberg is a true rarity [DB]

Nepotil works better on longer-term planning than in short-form [JW]

The Malion Quartett can stand comparison with anyone in this repertoire [DC]

Performances of real stature, superbly restored and immaculately presented [NB]

All Wagnerians should consider this 1956 live Bayreuth Götterdämmerung [SB]

How can this wonderful music have lain undiscovered for so long? [DJB]

An outstanding performance of these great works and a clear contender for Recording of the Year [PB]

(Déjà Review) A highly recommended collection of works for choir and orchestra by MacMillan, magnificently performed under the direction of the composer [CT]

A well-planned survey of classic South American music in remarkably fine 1950s recordings [NB]

An absorbing study of an unjustly neglected body of recordings continues [JW]