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Too much physics and not enough music [PRJ]

(Déjà Review) A wonderful album straddling the worlds of the concert hall, the ballet stage and the silver screen [IL]

(Déjà Review) Indulgence is avoided, lending more, not less, emotive weight to the cascades of sound [CC]

A sonata in romantic garb alongside familiar items in idiosyncratic performances [RCh]

In a crowded market this newcomer holds its own against the competition [GF]

Glorious Schubert from the Takács Quartet [LW]

A thoroughly enjoyable recital [JQ]

A valuable contribution to our knowledge of Italian music from the early 17th century [JV]

Definitely a top choice [KS]

Kitchen is an ideal and expert advocate of this little known repertoire [GH]

A colourful plea to look after our planet [PRJ]

Attractive and uplifting music played with perfect panache [NB]

Finally, volume 2 appears and it’s well worth the wait [JW]

De Falla’s evocative music is the highlight of this disc with its unusual but highly effective coupling [RCh]

A superb if sometimes controversial performance of Mahler’s First Symphony, a showcase for Minnesota Orchestra [EJW]

Certainly the finest recording of the modern era [MB]

A deeply-felt, well-crafted, moving and powerfully expressive work in a superbly committed reading; deserves wider recognition [HC]

Outstanding performances and recording of significant works by an important composer [GH]

Light music at its best, entertaining, melodic, charming – and performed with the utmost professionalism [GF]

In Fou Ts’ong, Schubert finds a true friend [NC]

A collection of 19th century French overture “lollipops”, with the bonus of a delightful ballet suite by Lecocq [RW]

I like the directness and clarity of Rubinova’s approach [MG]

(Déjà Review) Rest assured you will get musicianship of a thrilling order [TH]

(Déjà Review) Three gorgeously, lyrical, romantic British violin sonatas played with great affection [IL]