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

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

A classic historical recording is given a new lease of life in Ambient Stereo [RMo]

After 64 years this recording remains a major contender despite a couple of flaws in the casting [MP]

(Déjà Review) Happy Christmas from Naxos, a real stocking filler! [NHo]

(Déjà Review) The playing and interpretations of Maxim Vengerov steal the show [TB]

A magnificently grim, steady account, bringing out all the might and menace of this most ambivalent of Bruckner’s symphonies [RMo]

Pristine’s fine new transfer gives a boost to Maria Callas’ first recording of La Gioconda with impressive results [MP]

Well prepared and affectionate, rhythmically sprung performances of Dett’s piano music [JW]

Two composers, masters of their very different idioms, brought together by this talented young pianist [RCh]

Four engaging narrative works from contemporary American composers [KT]

(Déjà Review) Another Avie triumph [RB]

(Déjà Review) A Christmas recording with a difference [BW]

An obligatory buy for lovers of Il trovatore, never mind how many modern recordings you have [GF]

This splendid production might convert newcomers to the delights of French baroque [SB]

A truly outstanding recording in every respect [PRJ]

Fine accounts of major pieces by an often-overlooked composer [RMay]

There is much to discover from the ‘Father of Lithuanian Music’ [SA]

(Déjà Review) A model of creative programming and stylish performance [JV]

(Déjà Review) An absolutely tremendous disc, from all angles [CC]

A considerably brisker approach to the Lloyd Webber Requiem than the original [PCG]

Callas’ voice restored for a film score; if you love her voice, maybe this is one for you [KT]

Nice company for the upcoming Christmas season [JV]

This recording of chamber works by Glinka and Dvořák is in many ways ideal [MC]