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Noel Mewton-Wood (piano) 20th Century Piano Concertos (British Music Society)

(Déjà Review) Buy this and sample the phenomenon that was Noel Mewton-Wood [JQ]

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American Choral Classics (Divine Art)

An enjoyable performance of Copland’s fine In the Beginning; otherwise of variable quality [GPJ]

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Skalkottas: Concertos (BIS)

An alternative take on Skalkottas’ concertos, essential for his devotees [JLW]

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Jandali: Concertos (Cedille)

Distinctive, intriguing and thought-provoking music, presented in  excellent performances and good recorded sound [GPu]

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Vinders: Missa Fors seulement (Inventa)

Discover two masses by a shadowy figure from late-renaissance Belgium and some of his contemporaries [GH]

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Stefano Maiorana (theorbo) Secret Pages (Arcana)

A compelling juxtaposition of Baroque and contemporary music for theorbo [MS]

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Chopin: Recital 4 (ATMA Classique)

A satisfying recital with a wide-ranging selection and an experienced interpreter [MG]

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Verdi: Simon Boccanegra (Morrison Music Trust)

(Déjà Review) With the frisson of live recording and none of the drawbacks, this set can confidently be recommended on all counts [TH]

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Casken: Darting the Skiff (NMC)

(Déjà Review) Truly inventive and stimulating music [TH]

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

Well-chosen, interesting repertoire, and many discoveries [JF]

Kõrvits: The Sound of Wings (Ondine)

Excellent performances in fine sound [HC]

Schubert, Mendelssohn, Beethoven: Fantasias for Piano  (Hänssler Classic)

A really promising solo debut album [MC]

Antheil: Violin Sonatas (Naxos)

Bravura performances cannot prevent ‘modern’ music from showing its age [NB]

Bigaglia: Cantate per soprano e continuo (Tactus)

Lovers of baroque vocal music, keen to expand their horizons, should investigate [JV]

French Music for Two Pianos (Nimbus)

Martin Jones and Adrian Farmer are masters of the French duo/duet repertory [WK]

Bach: Cantatas for Alto (Harmonia Mundi)

(Déjà Review) A disappointing recording, but a curiosity [KM]

Albéniz: Henry Clifford (Decca)

(Déjà Review) Recommended for those looking for a vivid unfamiliar score to get their teeth into [LF]

Verdi: Un ballo in maschera (Pentatone)

In no way does this new recording displace its illustrious predecessors except in terms of the clarity of its digital sound [RMo]

The Spohr Collection Vol 2 (Channel Classics)

Unique opportunity to hear baroque flute concertos on historical transverse flutes [JV]

Soaked in Colour (Fuga Libera)

There are a few winners here, but no consistency [MP]

Guitar Divas – Heike Matthiesen (guitar) (Ars Production)

Guitar enthusiasts should invest in these beautiful melodies without delay [GF]

Schumann, Clara Schumann & Brahms: Benjamin Grosvenor (piano) (Decca)

Magnificent playing weaves together the music of this intimately connected trio [RCh]

CPE Bach: Württemburg Sonatas (ECM)

Sane, wise accounts of these strange, beguiling scores [DMD]

François Le Roux (baritone): Schoeck, Barber & Durey (Gallo)

(Déjà Review) A real connoisseur’s disc [RB]