Alpha Classics

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Prokofiev and Shor: Piano Concertos (Alpha Classics)

An interesting and attractive coupling [PH]

Samsara – Schumann & Fauré (Alpha Classics)

An absorbing and enterprising programme, impeccably performed by a stellar partnership [RMo]

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Mahler: Symphony No. 5 (Alpha Classics)

With abundant sonic splendour and musical prowess, Järvi and his band kick off their new Mahler cycle on a high (trumpet) note [KC]

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Gluck: Iphigénie en Aulide (Alpha Classics)

A very fine new account of a neglected great opera [RWe]

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Sibelius: Symphonies 6 & 7 (Alpha Classics)

Superb accounts of Sibelius’ last two symphonies put the seal on a triumphantly successful series [RMo]

Sorcellerie: Works for piano duo (Alpha Classics)

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

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Exile (Alpha Classics)

The playing by both soloists and Camerata Bern is faultless [SA]

Benjamin Appl (baritone) The Christmas Album (Alpha Classics)

This disc will certainly be my favourite Yuletide companion for years to come [GF]

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Next Generation Mozart Soloists Vol 10 (Alpha Classics)

A showcase for the superb ‘Next Generation Mozart soloists’, a little flawed by the use of a hackneyed 19th century version of the Sinfonia concertante [MG]

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Made in USA: Gershwin, Beach & Barber (Alpha Classics)

This fine, well-judged recital explores familiar and less well-known works [JF]

Schmitt: La Tragédie de Salomé, Chant Elégiaque (Alpha Classics)

Schmitt’s complete ballet in opulent orchestral dress, marvellously played [JQ]

Invisibles – French Cello Sonatas (Alpha Classics)

A finely played trio of characterful French cello sonatas [JW]

Destinées (Alpha Classics)

An exploration of music by ten women composers from the age of Louis XIV and Louis XV [PH]

Claire Huangci (piano): Made in USA (Alpha Classics)

Claire Huangci impresses in her American showcase [PH]

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Schubert & Loewe: Songs (Alpha Classics)

A well-structured programme, excellent performance and recording [RWe]

Offenbach: Colorature (Alpha Classics)

A wholehearted recommendation for the unhackneyed programme and the magnificent singing [GF]

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Mahler: Symphony No 9 (Alpha Classics)

Full of surprises, this is a disc that will change the way you hear Mahler 9 [ST]

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Schoenberg & Fauré: Pelléas et Mélisande (Alpha Classics)

Two wonderfully contrasting explorations of Maeterlinck’s play [JF]

Messiaen: Song Cycles (Alpha Classics)

Excellent versions of the attractive song cycles [SB]

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Haydn: Symphonies Nos 50, 62 & 85 “La Reine” (Alpha Classics)

Performances brimming over with vibrancy [SG]

Adèle Charvet (mezzo-soprano) Teatro Sant’Angelo (Alpha Classics)

A nice mixture of arias by Vivaldi and his less well-known colleagues [JV]

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Braunstein: Abbey Road Concerto (Alpha Classics)

The Beatles rub shoulders with Delius and RVW’S The Lark [JW]

Mozart: Mozart, You Drive me Crazy! (Alpha Classics)

Attractive in every respect to lovers of Mozart, or of opera in general [GF]

Vivaldi: Le Quattro Stagione & La Follia (Alpha Classics)

An electrifying rendition of the Four Seasons to set alongside Fabio Biondi’s [DJB]