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Re-imaginings of Bach’s immortal melodies in a modern idiom that provide many pleasures [DJB]

Middle-of-the-road performances that do not excite or enchant [DJB]

Very different takes on these attractive works, neither entirely successful [DJB]

Performances that the composer would have greatly admired but … [DJB]

Plenty to enjoy across a range of styles [DJB]

Straight to the top of the list for the complete set [DJB]

Pleasant Brahms-influenced works, lacking much spark [DJB]

(Déjà Review) An excellent sampler of the accessible Glass [DJB]

Contrasting symphonies from a master deserving of more attention [DJB]

I was entranced, enraptured and enthralled – you have to have this one [DJB]

My admiration for Kaufmann’s music continues to grow [DJB]

Dubin’s playing is outstanding, which makes the short runtime even more regrettable [DJB]

Very fine Scarlatti but where’s the rest? [DJB]

Substantial works get their time in the sun after more than 120 years; the Zurrón is a real discovery [DJB]

(Déjà Review) A triumph of melody and rhythm over modernism – life-affirming [DJB]

Performances that bring out the best in these genial works [DJB]

Fine singing, but the orchestral accompaniment is revelatory [DJB]

Not entirely convincing readings which occasionally tire the ears [DJB]

Suffused with serenity and poetry; look elsewhere for keyboard fireworks [DJB]

The best non-mainstream works I have heard in a long while [DJB]

Interesting, but not enthralling [DJB]

Sophisticated, emotional, beautifully crafted and a delight from first to last [DJB]

One of the best of the many 18th century symphonists in the shadow of Mozart and Haydn [DJB]

An intriguing mix of the pleasant and the exceptional [DJB]