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Obligatory for anyone interested in American music at the turn of the twentieth century [WK]

A valuable contribution to our knowledge of vocal music of the early 18th century [GF]

A powerful recording with much to commend it in spite of a few failings among the cast [MP]

Wonderfully engaging sound world from a master [PRJ]

If you have been collecting Vänskä’s cycle, you will want this fine account of the Third [JQ]

(Déjà Review) Two rewarding lyrical works [RB]

(Déjà Review) A disc to return to many, many times [CC]

Too much physics and not enough music [PRJ]

Atmospheric and evocative piano music from this little-known Italian [RCh]

An ideal combination of mostly unfamiliar repertoire and stylistically convincing performances [JV]

Magnificent Renaissance motets and songs performed with ease and control [GH]

Poised and polished performances show these scores in an unusual light [NB]

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

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

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

A thoroughly enjoyable recital [JQ]

Glorious Schubert from the Takács Quartet [LW]

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

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

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

Definitely a top choice [KS]

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

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

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