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Janitsch’s work is ripe for discovery and revival, assisted by excellent recordings such as this [DC]

First and last symphonic efforts from Woyrsch which again show his very limited gift for melody [EJW]

(Déjà Review) Perhaps Schmid is due a revival for its melodic fluency and formal coherency, if slightly lacking in invention and adventure. Worth a listen though [GD]

An unusually comprehensive and rewarding set of Mendelssohn string quartets [SB]

Riveting accounts of dramatic early Classical symphonies [CRo]

cpo must be congratulated for once again finding another original voice [Byz]

Effortlessly tuneful music in fine performances [BW]

A well full of treats for lovers of unusual baroque period music [DC]

Splendid versions of Gál’s very important works [WK]

Throwing light on yet another neglected late-Romantic German composer [EJW]

(Déjà Review) Breathtaking flute playing [CR]

An excellent chance to acquaint oneself with an outstanding female composer of the 17th century [MP]

(Déjà Review) Telemann impresses once again [JV]

A desirable disc of music by an underappreciated Dutch composer [EJW]

Superbly produced and significant period opera with much to commend it [DC]

Entertaining and transiently gripping but not compelling [RB]

Impressive Mendelssohn, and more so than you might expect [DC]

(Déjà Review) Strong performances of music that is soft-toned in colour yet engaging to the ear [RW]

One of Vivaldi’s best operas receives a recording which succeeds in most regards [MP]

Pretty, but ultimately rather shallow music, not a patch on her chamber works [DJB]

(Déjà Review) Cantatas by completely unknown German composers of the early 18th century – music and performances of high quality [JV]

(Déjà Review) Mikolaj certainly deserves to be heard alongside the greats [Byz]

Full-lipped and high-tensile writing [RB]

(Déjà Review) Shows Carl Stamitz the symphonist in a strong light [DC]