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A potentially attractive coupling, quite well played but too low-key and lightweight. [RMo]

(Déjà Review) This is a book that is well overdue. It is an inside look at the working life of the people who compose for films against ruthless deadlines and the dictates of production teams [IL]

(Déjà Review) The fine cohesive forces and undeniable emotive power of these pieces should surely serve to guarantee them a lasting place in the repertoire … the more one listens, the more there is to discover [CC]

Exceptional in every way [DJB]

The premiere recording of Stanford’s fourth opera in an excellent performance [JQ]

Charming pieces, well stated and beautifully played [JF]

Appealing lighter music, when it hangs together [SV]

Rieti is one of those composers you wish you had discovered years ago [SA]

(Déjà Review) A real feeling here of spontaneity and depth of expression [TH]

(Déjà Review) Worth the price for Guleghina’s Abigaille [RJF]

A specialist issue, but Mahler devotees and admirers of Sir Adrian Boult will find it fascinating [JQ]

An opera overlooked for far too long is presented in the best possible light [MC]

A worthy tribute to a fine musician [SG]

Largely early and apprentice works from British composers; sift with care [JW]

An unlikely concept that seems to work better than expected [NC]

(Déjà Review) Exuberant and often full of élan and humour [GPJ]

(Déjà Review) An indispensable purchase for all admirers of Tippett and all lovers of the English choral tradition [JQ]

Disappointingly inadequate performances of Lieder arrangements, neither necessary nor desirable [PT]

A captivating 17th century programme [DF]

Soaring lyricism from Mozart’s contemporary [JW]

Beautiful hidden gems from the clarinet trio repertoire [JF]

Even if one does not need another Charpentier’s Te Deum, Desmarest’s setting deserves attention [JV]

The Neave Trio charm us in this collection of rarities [RCh]

(Déjà Review) An excellent opportunity to move beyond the familiar [JF]