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Two very different, attractive recent works by Richard Blackford in excellent performances [JQ]

Good, honest, open-throated singing in an intriguing and highly enjoyable reconstruction of a formerly lost work – and a star performance by the lead soprano [RMo]

Performances  of elegance and charm [SG]

Well-crafted and superbly scored works in which Meulemans’ orchestral flair and mastery are clearly displayed [HC]

Not for nothing has this Offenbach been counted among the five all-time great recordings of French opera [CH]

An imaginative programme, stunningly performed [NB]

Good performances of Ravel’s three major chamber works [SB]

More music by an almost reclusive, highly original composer, played with understanding and care [GH]

Some welcome additions to the pianist’s discography [SG]

(Déjà Review) Brilliant performances of brilliant music, in other words a great buy [NHo]

(Déjà Review) Czech dances never seem to be far away … rollicking and suspense-laden [GH]

Another fine disc from a quartet close to this repertoire [RWe]

A cunningly devised programme ideally showcasing Quasthoff’s vocal versatility and dramatic gifts [RMo]

Well played if just a tad too restrained [NB]

Moving, expressive poetry set to intense but accessible music and performed with burning conviction [JQ]

(Déjà Review) We will never know what Mahler 10 would have  been like, but I’m sure it would not have sounded like this [TD]

(Déjà Review) Yet another jewel in the Naxos crown [KS]

Soothing music, best listened to individually [DJB]

Fine advocacy from these gifted performers [SG]

Music that is predominantly static but the composer’s skill means that it never drags [PRJ]

Sheds fresh light on Vaughan Williams’ composing activities around the turn of the twentieth century [JQ]

Expect to be surprised, moved and possibly irritated [CC]

Likely to win new friends for all three composers [RB]

Agreeable new music from Italy which flows, floats and flourishes [RHa]