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An unknown Leschetizky pupil whose recordings are strictly for those interested in the Polish pedagogue’s legacy [RCh]

Thoroughly tonal and thoroughly enjoyable [DJB]

Delicious music, played with refinement and character by this masterly pianist [GPJ]

A well-structured programme, excellent performance and recording [RWe]

Fine performances of much-loved brass band originals complemented by some sympathetic transcriptions [PHm]

(Déjà Review) A wonderful disc of Bach cantatas with a star cast [EML]

A worthy addition to BIS’s monumental Aho edition [RHa]

The playing and recording is impactful; this is an easy disc to enjoy [JW]

A refreshing dose of new music in that much-loved English tradition [DC]

An engaging and varied recital of Lecuona’s colourful piano music [RCh]

Crawford plays splendidly but spotlighting him disadvantages the orchestra [MG]

Sound, solid singing does not compensate for a lack of tonal variety, elegance and refinement [RMo]

(Déjà Review) Magnificent playing in a galvanising performance [TB]

(Déjà Review) Played with delicacy, sensitivity and warmth by three dedicated experts [MS]

A brilliant introduction to Armenian piano music [SA]

The coupling might seem offbeat, but this is exemplary Mozart playing, well worth hearing [DBa]

George Lloyd’s piano works grouped together and reissued in a ‘Signature Edition’ twofer [JW]

A better second impression of the Trio but the Nonet is the star here [DJB]

The best of Handel in instrumental arrangements [JV]

This outstanding disc will be self-recommending to all admirers of Bliss’s music and to brass band devotees [JQ]

(Déjà Review) This set represents a magnificent, vividly living and very emotional achievement which I urge you to hear [RB]

(Déjà Review) This performance is forever recommended, especially in this transfer [CC]

The Pizzetti Requiem is a ravishingly beautiful work and this is a lovely performance [SB]

An odd, somewhat awkward mix of the moving and the meandering [DJB]