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Smetana: Má Vlast (Gramola)

A pioneering version still has appealing elements despite the appearance of many later rivals [PCG]

Busoni: Doktor Faust (Naxos)

A new recording of Busoni’s operatic masterpiece which falls short of expectations in a number of aspects [PCG]

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Zandonai: Francesca da Rimini (Urania)

A classic vintage account of a complex, absorbing, yet neglected opera in excellent mono sound, sung by a stellar cast [RMo]

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Higgins: Horn Concerto, The Faerie Bride (Lyrita)

Excellent recordings of three highly imaginative scores [JQ]

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Boito: Nerone (Dynamic)

A valiant effort all-around but the cast is largely disappointing in vocal accomplishment [MP]

Mozart: Die Zauberflöte (Pristine Audio)

With Pristine’s remastering, this becomes a worthy alternative to more modern recordings [GF]

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Bax: The Blessed Damozel (EM Records)

A well-planned and exceptionally generous recital compromised by a very flawed recording and less than convincing performance choices [NB]

Benedict: Piano Works (Naxos)

Nineteenth century piano rarities given a first outing and worthy of investigation [PCG]

Bax: The Blessed Damozel (EM Records)

A valuable anthology of songs including première recordings, undermined by too resonant sound [PCG]

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Vaughan Williams: Mantegna – Hymnody and Beyond (Albion Records)

Hymns reimagined, Vaughan Williams gloriously illuminated [JF]

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Mozart: Die Zauberflöte (Pristine Audio)

A historical issue, the first Magic Flute to include dialogue, given a facelift and maintaining its significance after seventy years [PCG]

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Talbot: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (Opus Arte)

Alice remains a sheer delight 15 years later, and is now available in high definition [MP]