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(Déjà Review) If only all recordings of unknown chamber music could be so well done [LF]

A problematic genre gives a reviewer problems [JW]

A joy from start to finish [SG]

A fine all-male choir in an unusual, well-balanced programme to suit a wide variety of tastes [GH]

Splendid piano music played most capably on the guitar [ZT]

Enjoyable, approachable, interesting pieces [JF]

(Déjà Review) A mouth-watering cast gives a memorable performance [CF]

(Déjà Review) The greatest Beethoven violin sonatas performed by arguably the greatest duo partnership of the last century [SHJ]

The luscious hot dance music of Eduard Künneke meets Eisler’s boring agit-prop [JW]

A varied and very enjoyable programme of music for Advent [JQ]

Worthy of your attention [SG]

Danish romantic piano music, full of interest, gives much pleasure [JF]

A treat for Rachmaninov enthusiasts [DMD]

An excellent well-contrasted compilation of important British film music that needed to be rescued from oblivion [IL]

Marvellous performances of marvellous music [TB]

I have enjoyed hearing this praiseworthy collection of ten celebrated opera arias [MC]

The choral singing is first class, but the soloists are disappointing; the two old Gardelli recordings are better [GF]

Further evidence that Stock was an exceptionally able conductor [JW]

An odd and at times rather sharp-edged and disconcerting satirical comedy [RMo]

…something rich and strange [DC]

(Déjà Review) Turnage’s chamber music has a restrained confessional tone far from Turnage’s “public” statements. His chamber music communicates directly through simplicity, subtlety and sincerity. Highly accessible and communicative music [HC]

(Déjà Review) Magnificent discs containing sumptuous examples of early Tudor polyphony presented in first class performances [JQ]

Cold, creepy, crepuscular and clever – Scheller’s eerie sounds slither delightfully under the skin [RHa]

The Arbors showcase these compelling works with vitality and élan [SG]