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An admirable revival of one of Massenet’s most varied, inventive, yet neglected scores [RMo]

Another winning programme of wonderful cello music from Lyrita [PH]

Another utterly satisfying and convincing traversal of Schumann’s enigmatic late sonatas [RHa]

Deft and charming songs from a composer best-known for his choral and organ music [JW]

A contemporary Italian composer with a real gift of creating narrative music that engages the listener [KT]

A living text; a source of drama and commitment [JW]

A version of the Franck Symphony that matches the great versions of the past [CH]

Three lyrical and entertaining pieces from a talented Norwegian composer [KT]

Drama, dance and delight from a masterful saxophonist [JW]

Passionate performances of two important cycles that should be heard more often; and a contemporary work awaits posterity’s verdict [RCh]

An interesting programme compromised by effortful violin playing [NB]

Great performances re-released as a slightly odd coupling [MBu]

(Déjà Review) An epic pilgrimage of the spirit [RB]

(Déjà Review) Played with commitment and passion [GH]

A further opportunity to get to know her fine music [PH]

A wealth of beautiful melodies and fascinating rhythms, played with technical acuity and sensitivity [GF]

Polish rarities from Józef Elsner and his pupils given spirited performances [RCh]

Two contrasting, classic recordings from 1957 by a sadly short-lived conductor [RMo]

Fiorentino’s complete Saga recordings of 1958-60 heard in excellent remasterings [JW]

It’s swings and roundabouts between this and the Philharmonia cycle [SV]

(Déjà Review) An impressive, irreversible strength to the works on this disc [DC]

(Déjà Review) Plenty of variety here and quite some historical frisson as well [JW]

There’s plenty of magic in the playing here [RCh]

Bernstein advocates will surely want this meritorious recording [MC]