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No marvels here [DJB]

With this disc one of the most interesting projects of recent years comes to a glorious conclusion [JV]

Music and performances that brim with radiance and commitment [RB]

Contrasting and enjoyable works, given fine performances [DJB]

Anyone with an interest in baroque opera should contemplate the acquisition of this premiere recording [GF]

(Déjà Review) Simply excellent music – why has it never been recorded before? [JV]

A competent performance not good enough to make the case for a gaudy symphony [NB]

A rare example of German operetta, well performed but flawed yet again by inadequate documentation [PCG]

Enriches the Händel discography and provides insight into Telemann’s talents as an arranger [DF]

Anyone interested in music from the ‘Mannheimer Schule’ should not hesitate to acquire this disc [DF]

Raiskin makes this work sing [RB]

An outstanding advocate plays virtuoso clarinet concertos with verve and character [GH]

A recording which does justice to the fascinating music of a remarkable woman [GPu]

A compelling survey of sacred concertos from the 17th century [JV]

The outstanding work here is the Dixit Dominus, making it clear what a fine composer Martines was [GPu]

Realizes the balletic and symphonic styles, but not everything gels [SV]

Lively performances of little-known compositions from the end of the Baroque period [CRo]

A welcome release centred on the cello works of Nikolai Miaskowsky and his teachers [GT]

A second volume of Lincke’s music offers no surprises but plenty of enjoyment [RMay]

Lyricism and energy in a fine Miaskovsky release [JW]

Joyous music making unveiling a rich seam of undiscovered two-piano repertoire [RCh]

A colourful and vibrant collection of overtures by a little-known composer [JW]

(Déjà Review) Anthony Halstead’s marvellous players have caused me to spend several hours exploring this and related repertoire [DBi]

The new reference recording of Mozart’s Die verstellte Gärtnerin [DF]