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Superbly performed concertante music by a French neo-classical conservative [NB]

The protean but short-lived Wilhelm Grosz in popular fare from Weimar Berlin [JW]

A deeply touching Butterfly and a thrilling Pinkerton who are all the more striking in Pristine’s vivid remastering [RMo]

This homage is a gem for admirers of Korngold’s music [GF]

(Déjà Review) A delightful anthology … tunefulness and brevity [HC]

(Déjà Review) Banse’s subtle, dark-toned soprano is ideal for this material [TH]

An excellent composer whose sonatas are done full justice here [JV]

A fine cast of singers are thrown out to sea by a pointless, dismal production [MP]

Attractive in every respect to lovers of Mozart, or of opera in general [GF]

A varied and engaging recital, performed with style and commitment [JQ]

Vibrant performances of Nielsen’s masterpieces, but the competition is formidable [LW]

(Déjà Review) A most desirable release recommended to film buffs and anyone with interest in 20th Century French music [HC]

(Déjà Review) Milne’s playing also reflects his love of this demanding yet rewarding repertoire [TB]

A marvellous exhibition of unaccompanied choral singing [JQ]

Not everything gels perfectly, but when it does Klumpp impressively catches Mozart’s sense of adventure in a whole new world [MG]

Fine performances of fine music [WK]

Enjoyable world premiere recordings of long-lost music [RM]

(Déjà Review) Exalted performance values and rare vintage Sibelius [RB]

(Déjà Review) Spotless intonation, and a clear sense of the rhythmic ebb and flow, world class [KS]

An auspicious launch for the Melbourne Symphony’s own label [JQ]

d’Indy’s sonata is impressive but Magnard’s Promenades are more entertaining [SB]

One of the best guitar recordings of music by JS Bach [ZT]

This disc provides a good opportunity to make the acquaintance of a talented and affable composer [GPu]

If you don’t know Sculthorpe, you should and this disc would provide an ideal introduction [NHo]