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Virginia Eskin perfectly understands this mixture of drama, nature worship and contemplation [WK]

A well-planned survey of classic South American music in remarkably fine 1950s recordings [NB]

Admirable reissues still hold their own [JW]

A most enjoyable and nicely varied selection of pieces by Byrd [JQ]

One of the most glorious female voices of the 20th century, in a selection from famous recordings [EJW]

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

(Déjà Review) A major stride forward in the Myaskovsky revival. Strong and broadly expressed interpretations mostly in modern digital recordings [RB]

Amongst the most moving recordings of Górecki’s Third featuring the soprano who premiered the work [JW]

Hummel’s music doesn’t aim for profundity, but its elegance, grace and intelligence are well-served in this reissue [GPu]

Early accounts of two introspective quartets and of two often upbeat orchestral works [RB]

Often eloquently introspective but rising to anger and vigour [RB]

Deeply felt and beautifully played, flawless intonation and ensemble, but inferior balance and sound [RMo]

A fine re-issue of music by one of the 20th century’s most important symphonic composers [GT]

(Déjà Review) A splendid reminder of early Brendel, still sounding very well [BW]

Vital, elegant, discreetly period accounts of some delightful music but also some short on originality or inspiration [RMo]

Stellar singing but scanty recording information and some tracks are in poor sound [RMo]

A fine pairing from two English conductors and orchestras, immersed in the idiom but in their very different ways [RMo]