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Andrée: Symphony No.1, Fritiof-Svit (cpo)

A worthy symphony is paired with an enjoyably Romantic suite [RMay]

Capponi: 6 Sonatas for Mandolin and Basso Continuo (cpo)

A delectable addition to the repertoire of music for mandolin [CRo]

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Vivaldi: La fida ninfa (cpo)

A Vivaldi opera performed with sensitivity, warmth and charm [MP]

Ben-Haim: Orchestral & Chamber Music (cpo)

A thoughtfully assembled set [EJW]

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Granados: Goyescas and El Pelele (cpo)

A superb debut in these demanding but delightful works [SB]

Conti: Bravo! Bene! (cpo)

This disc proves that Conti was a quite fascinating and original composer [JV]

Villa-Lobos: Symphony No 7 & Sinfonietta No 1 (cpo)

(Déjà Review) Exotic, strange, colourful, yes, but also very satisfying [PSh]

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Demantius: Johannes-Passion (cpo)

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

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Fesca: Piano Trios (cpo)

Hard to find many positives here [DJB]

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Antheil: Venus in Africa (cpo)

A late satiric opera by Antheil, splendidly realised, devoid of Bad Boy but not devoid of spice and wit [JW]

Bacewicz: Orchestral Works Volume 3 (cpo)

Another recording proves Bacewicz to be a major talent [PRJ]

Büttner: Symphony No.2 (cpo)

A semi-forgotten German symphonist does not really convince [JW]

Telemann: Ino (cpo)

Telemann’s dramatic cantata “Ino” alongside an attractive selection of his opera arias [CRo]

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Röntgen: Symphony No. 3 (cpo)

(Déjà Review) A fine start to cpo’s Röntgen symphony series [RB]

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J C Bach: Complete Symphonies (cpo)

(Déjà Review) Brings to fruition a marvellous eight year project in one well presented box. Playing is excellent. A chance to reappraise the work of an underrated composer [JL]

Lehár: Symphonic Works, Piano Sonatas & 39 Lieder (cpo)

This very well-produced collection will appeal to those who enjoy Lehár’s operettas [EJW]

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Pachelbel: Magnificat II (cpo)

An impressive display of Pachelbel’s art [JV]

Potter: Complete Symphonies Vol 2 (cpo)

Quite a discovery: an English composer whom time has wrongly overlooked [GH]

Xaver Scharwenka: Piano Concerto No 1, Symphony (cpo)

Fine accounts of major pieces by an often-overlooked composer [RMay]

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Still: Songs and Piano Music (cpo)

The disc sheds new light on Still’s work and musical personality [WK]

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Musica Instrumentalis Imperialis – Festive Sonatas from Imperial Vienna (cpo)

Impressive playing of natural trumpets [JV]

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Handel: Il Messia (cpo)

Perhaps little more than an abridged curiosity, but mostly well done within the limitations of the form [RMo]

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Hoffmann: Chamber Music (cpo)

Be surprised by the restraint and elegance of Hoffmann’s chamber music [DS]

Gál: Works for Violin and Orchestra (cpo)

This joy of a disc will help increase Gál’s popularity [SA]