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Another enlightening exploration of a broad range of Elisabeth Lutyens’s piano music [JF]

The best thing to do with a disc such as this is to sit down, relax and enjoy [HC]

One of the most satisfying recordings of Bach’s motets, in particular in regard to the relationship of text and music [JV]

Floating, atmospheric, finely crafted Parisian music [JF]

Busoni’s violin sonatas are well worth hearing [SB]

A decent account of the score let down by vocalism which ranges from mediocre to poor [MBu]

A West Coast maverick rediscovered [PRJ]

Remarkable sonic restoration, almost recreation, and a must for Verismo opera lovers [EJW]

(Déjà Review) One of the finest scores ever written for television [GSD]

(Déjà Review) An inspired rediscovery of three rarities [RBr]

These Études aspire to a narrative unlike any other recording ever made – and is often remarkable in doing that [MB]

A storm in a teacup [PRJ]

Sir Mark Elder and his Bergen forces present Delius’ A Mass of Life in the best possible light [MC]

A survey by Ralph Moore

Another majestic instalment of living theatre  – the best so far – in Kna’s 1956 Bayreuth Ring, in superb sound but again afflicted by persistent coughing [RMo]

Shostakovich and Pärt, cheek by jowl, on this uneven disc [NC]

Another outstanding recording by Phantasm, which presents English consort music in its full glory [JV]

(Déjà Review) Craftsmanship that is quite incredible … remarkable control … a masterful, spirited and dynamic touch [EML]

Thirteen pieces, eleven cathedral organs, nine organists, one excellent concept [JF]

A very valuable disc of Zemlinsky’s sharply contrasting scores [JQ]

Wonderful playing, emotional depth and imagination in this beautiful music [RCh]

A Baroque opera rarity is one of CVS’s happiest releases of recent years [MP]

A fine compilation of American tuba works, played a virtuoso soloist [PRJ]

(Déjà Review) Popular and not so well known pieces, excellently played and stunningly recorded [JPh]