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Interesting for the extra Tombeau movements, but otherwise not competitive [DJB]

An individual vision that doesn’t quite come off [DJB]

Lyrical works that follow in the long tradition of British string music [DJB]

An enjoyable selection of lesser-known Williams, showcasing his versatility [DJB]

A good sampling of Respighi’s chamber music, but don’t expect Roman fireworks [DJB]

by David Barker

A Martinů symphony cycle for the ages [DJB]

An interesting start to a potentially valuable series [DJB]

The Lopatnikoff is quite a discovery [DJB]

A delightful hour spent in the company of JSB [DJB]

Some highs and some lows make this a not entirely successful performance [DJB]

A delightful surprise [DJB]

One for the Poulenc or two piano enthusiast [DJB]

Splendid performances of these sparkling works [DJB]

I was totally unprepared for how good these six quartets are [DJB]

Two glorious and inter-connected scores in very fine performances [DJB]

A very diverse program which simply doesn’t hang together [DJB]

Pleasant, rather busy music, closer to Mozart than Beethoven, not especially memorable except for Trio No.4 [DJB]

Simple, hypnotic, sweet and soothing [DJB]

Four attractive works blending East and West [DJB]

A thoroughly enjoyable selection of less often heard film music [DJB]

by David Barker

Interesting, but his orchestral music is far better [DJB]

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