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Abel: The Late Symphonies (Accent)

Fine performances of a little-known part of Abel’s oeuvre [JV]

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Chopin: Etudes (Harmonia Mundi)

Chiu possesses a melting tone and a high level of musicianship [CC]

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Foulds: Three Mantras (Warner Classics)

Deserves wide appreciation among general music lovers [JT]

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Infinite Voyage (Alpha Classics)

Emerson Quartet’s farewell recording is rather special [LW]

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Bonis: Complete Piano Works, Vol 1 (Toccata Classics)

Well played attractive music bodes well for the developing complete survey [NB]

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Haydn: Late Symphonies, Vol 2 (Naxos)

Neat, deft playing from Ádám Fischer and a Danish band always light on its feet and strong on charm [RMo]

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Mozart and the Organ (LAWO Classics)

A rewarding disc which brings together early and late Mozart [GPu]

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Bacewicz: Works for Violin and Piano (Chandos)

(Déjà Review) A splendid opportunity to get to grips with a large body of Bacewicz’s chamber music [JW]

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Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos 8-11 (BIS)

(Déjà Review) A fresh viewpoint, though not everything convinces [CC]

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Rarities of Piano Music at Schloss vor Husum – August 2022 Festival (Danacord)

Another enjoyable portrait of this enduring festival which still piles on the surprises and delights [RCh]

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Beethoven & Schubert: Piano Trios (Forgotten Records)

One can only marvel at the commitment and vitality of these two live performances [SG]

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Karl Eliasberg (conductor): Schumann & Berlioz (Maestro Editions)

This transfer from a chuff-spattered LP is a non-starter [JW]

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Mendelssohn: Elias (BSO Recordings)

A boldly dramatic performance which has the feel of a major event about it [MP]

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The Lord’s My Shepherd (Acis)

This well-chosen programme is more interesting and varied than many similar showcase discs [NB]

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Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique (RCA)

(Déjà Review) If you don’t have a favorite recording already, this is a disc that you should consider [PG]

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Dallapiccola : Orchestral Works (Chandos)

(Déjà Review) Masterpieces of lyrical serial music that just demand to be discovered [JF]

The Guerra Manuscript Vol. 6 (Naxos)

The glorious conclusion of an interesting and important project [JV]

Puccini: The Great Puccini (Deutsche Grammophon)

Yes – we are hearing something special here [RMo]

Handel: Un’alma Innamorata (Pentatone)

An ideal introduction to a delightful corner of a great composer’s output [RWe]

Gibbs: String quartets (Convivium Records)

Dedicated performances of attractive if not ultimately compelling music [NB]

Schubert: Lieder with Orchestra (BR Klassik)

For those interested in the idea of Schubert’s songs with orchestral accompaniment [GF]

Beethoven, Mendelssohn: Violin Concerti (Philips)

(Déjà Review) Will irritate as many as it will thrill [TH]

Byrd, Tallis: … in chains of gold… (Delphian)

(Déjà Review) Music to make the hair stand on end regardless of one’s religious convictions [SA]

Kathleen Parlow (violin): Complete Recordings (Biddulph)

A long overdue salute to an overlooked Auer student and a Canadian violinist of technical polish [JW]