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The terse art of a Czech-German composer influenced by Bartók, Hindemith and Janáček [JW]

A veritable cornucopia of delights [PRJ]

A pair of impressive and enjoyable scores authoritatively performed [NB]

Music by a young composer who cares if you listen, but will not pander to contrive a connection [NC]

(Déjà Review) Likely to appeal strongly to those who are already captivated by Villa-Lobos and by the Latino Copland [RB]

A survey by Ralph Moore

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

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

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

Thoroughly tonal and thoroughly enjoyable [DJB]

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

This still, calm collection of Renaissance lute pieces offers a rewarding listening experience [KB]

Frederick Grinke’s recordings restored for a new generation – and high time too [JW]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The best of Handel in instrumental arrangements [JV]