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This CD illustrates how well Holst’s music works for the brass band medium [KT]

The first recording of Britten’s complete balletic masterpiece in over 30 years [EJW]

Superb Prokofiev from Goodyear and Litton [MBu]

Each of the sonatas performed here is a treasure; Intarsio Armonico are outstanding players of this repertoire [JV]

(Déjà Review) Superbly cogent works performed with stunning intelligence, tonal blend, sectional discipline and conductorly flair [JW]

Two most interesting Russian symphonies in accomplished and committed performances [JQ]

Further excellent performances and transfers in this ongoing series [PSt]

A real mixed bag, maddeningly inconsistent with some quirky and mannered decisions [RMo]

A fine survey of Italian Renaissance lute music [JV]

Extolling the American spirit: Carpenter’s 1920s ballets brought to life [JW]

The epitome of violin playing, with interpretations thoughtful and profound [SG]

Beautifully performed and lovingly presented but not essential listening [NB]

(Déjà Review) Harry van der Kamp who directs and sings has done a wonderful job with these works [GH]

A fitting celebration of the Year of Czech Music and the silver jubilee of LSO Live [JQ]

Another well planned, well executed survey of little-known Vaughan Williams [NB]

Slow tempos blunt much of the impact, but the Hartmann stands out [DJB]

A variety of compositional styles, interesting and evocative music, and a great selection of pieces [KT]

An exploration of music by ten women composers from the age of Louis XIV and Louis XV [PH]

A Warlock obscurity rescued from LP oblivion in handsome style [JW]

A pleasure to be reacquainted with Callas’s Norma in this remastering of her second studio recording [PT]

(Déjà Review) Wand’s devotion plays itself out in these elegant performances [KS]

The version here of Busoni’s magnus opus for piano should now become the standard one [SB]

Claire Huangci impresses in her American showcase [PH]

Lively new music from a lost concert hall [DC]