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Much to admire but this is not a performance to challenge the leading recommendations [JQ]

Winning performances [LW]

(Déjà Review) A superbly performed release of wonderful music that deserves to be heard [MC]

(Déjà Review) The enjoyment of lovely music in lovely performances [TH]

A well planned and superbly performed addition to Fauré’s discography [JF]

A rare slice of Doráti’s Bach from French sources [JW]

A tempting disc but a very short runtime [PH]

A superb performance of a 17th century German Passion [JV]

Gerd Schaller is determined to exploit the mighty instrument’s full potential to maximum effect [RMo]

Prosseda amply demonstrates the surprising distinctiveness of these early Beethoven piano sonatas [MG]

Butt has the music’s measure, supported by an always assured technique [TB]

Some remarkable finds here [CC]

The arpa doppia in full glory – an exciting disc [JV]

A never-before-seen level of access to Karajan and the Berliner Philharmoniker’s live, uncut performances [KC]

Wonderfully assured, atmospheric and musical playing of rarely recorded Liszt [JWe]

Relive the Golden Age of the Tragédie lyrique in a performance of insight and conviction [PH]

Some very fine performances here [EJW]

Top quality soloists promote the cello in compact Dutch concerto works [JW]

(Déjà Review) The Lindsays show a deep understanding of this music and a maturity that has grown with the years [TH]

(Déjà Review) Robust, joyfully dancing music making of great energy and very often of great beauty [HC]

A stunning compendium of Adès’ music for the stage in a self-recommending release [PH]

An exquisitely played and intelligently assembled bouquet for Ravel [PH]

Chants from over a thousand years ago in an atmospheric, enriching performance [GH]

An engaging previously unreleased all-Bartók concert from Doráti in Paris [DHa]