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If you are keen on period vocal music and J.S. Bach’s cantatas then you should certainly consider acquiring this set [DC]

A first recording which benefits from splendid engineering but some of the singing lacks the final degree of polish [MP]

A good, if not quite the best, account of an early Rossini opera [RWe]

Some of the earliest symphonies in the repertoire in performances of zest and vigour [CRo]

An enthusiastic cast is featured in the first recording of Strauss’s final operetta [MP]

More Romantic discoveries from a little-remembered German [JW]

Fine readings – almost, but not quite, the genuine article [SV]

Relatively easy on the ear and deserving of a place in the repertoire [DC]

The Italians arrive at the Swedish court, bringing more than just music [PH]

(Déjà Review) Lively performances of three compositions which show Charpentier’s theatrical instincts [JV]

A fine musical performance brings to life an act of homage to the 18th century Habsburg monarchy [CRo]

An attractively full symphonic sound in some fine chamber works [DC]

Melodic candour and emotional ambiguity [RB]

A really successful recording which can’t get the better of this somewhat thorny opera [MP]

Succulent and approachable early 20th century romantic rarities [DC]

A fascinating and joyous programme of festive music from 18th century Mexico [CR]

(Déjà Review) Well-crafted and top-quality and certainly worth getting to know [GH]

Another recording of Novák’s youthful Piano Concerto coupled with two ballet pantomimes [JW]

Excellent performances, beautifully recorded [SG]

(Déjà Review) Most listeners will succumb immediately [RB]

(Déjà Review) This recording is very welcome [CF]

(Déjà Review) Packed with immediately appealing music by a sadly neglected composer [JPJ]

Fine recordings of beloved chamber music [DHa]

A spirited conclusion to cpo’s survey of Telemann’s violin concertos [CRo]