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Lovers of this music need both Genz and Schwarzkopf/Fischer-Dieskau [GF]

A successful and enjoyable Britten anthology [JQ]

Two riveting and provocative vocal works which muse upon modes of communication in modern life. Virtuosic and entertaining [RHa]

Sir Simon Rattle and his new orchestra’s Mahler Sixth in top-flight performance and recording [EJW]

A perfect match of music, organ and performer [JV]

A worthy performance of this massive work but others are better [SB]

Coarse at times, but often exciting, as one would expect a bleeding nun to be [MP]

(Déjà Review) Uplifting and quite delightful, containing charming melodies [RW]

A good introduction to the symphonies [JF]

A valuable documentation of Delman’s versatility, musically, repertoire-wise and linguistically [GF]

The Carduccis’ Shostakovich: control and catharsis [NC]

Here we go again … best avoided [RMo]

A stimulating exploration of the Kreutzer Quartet’s talents [JF]

Classic chamber recordings from the inimitable violinist Henry Merckel and his ensembles [JW]

A companion to hold your hand through the works of an utter professional [RB]

(Déjà Review) A real winner in terms of repertoire, performance, interpretation, sound quality and sheer enjoyment [MC]

(Déjà Review) Amongst the most atmospheric and delicious works that I have experienced in some time [KS]

An important set from a composer who had much to say, and said it without any compromise [HC]

Late recordings, issued in their entirety for the first time, do not show the much loved soprano at her best [PT]

Two delightful string sextets, expertly played [SB]

The auspicious launch of what promises to be a Bruckner series of uncommon interest [JQ]

The first-ever Faust opera based on Goethe – and from a feminine perspective [PCG]

The culmination of a great Ring cycle has a place among the best: scintillating singing, playing and conducting [RMo]

(Déjà Review) Excellent performances of these great works [PSh]