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In the hit-or-miss world of the unsung composer, this is definitely a miss [DJB]

Thoroughly tonal and thoroughly enjoyable [DJB]

A better second impression of the Trio but the Nonet is the star here [DJB]

An odd, somewhat awkward mix of the moving and the meandering [DJB]

Two very fine and underappreciated trios in outstanding performances [DJB]

by David Barker

A very cool, unemotional (and unsuccessful) take on Fauré’s cello works [DJB]

Some surprises here. Strozzi’s works stand out, as does L’Arpeggiata’s playing [DJB]

by David Barker

Very fine performances of little-known music from mid-17th century Germany [DJB]

Of more historical interest than musical [DJB]

Soothing music, best listened to individually [DJB]

An electrifying rendition of the Four Seasons to set alongside Fabio Biondi’s [DJB]

Fairly bland music that the performances don’t enliven [DJB]

Given the quality of the existing cycles, this is a brave project but a very fine start [DJB]

If you don’t know Kraus’s music, give this a try; if you do, enjoy these performances [DJB]

An interesting exercise, with mostly winning results [DJB]

A potentially interesting programme, but it tended to all blend together [DJB]

by David Barker

Exceptional in every way [DJB]

Performances that underplay the essential character of each work [DJB]

An arrangement for smaller forces that still makes as much impact [DJB]

Readings that don’t match up with the best, and an ungenerous runtime [DJB]

Crossover, yes, but don’t let that deter you from some very enjoyable music [DJB]