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Gently melancholic chamber works from a less-well-remembered composer [JW]

(Déjà Review) The performances have fire, commitment and eloquence, and will surely convince even the most sceptical of listeners [TB]

Another recording of great importance and of great beauty from these performers [JV]

Excellent performances of the complete sacred works of Dietrich Becker [JV]

An ingenious collection of dances, though perhaps not to be played straight through [JW]

(Déjà Review) Frankel’s symphonies have now – at long last – been given their due [HC]

A late-romantic cat’s-cradle of tenderness caught in a viscous tonal velour [RB]

(Déjà Review) Weinberger succeeds in conveying the personalities of these pieces [TB]

A decent performance of Atterberg’s last opera, a tuneful rendition of a fairy tale in an exotic musical setting [EJW]

A premiere recording that is mainly of interest to Opera Seria completionists [MP]

(Déjà Review) You will want to luxuriate in this fine score [RB]

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]