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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]

Thoroughly enjoyable if not especially memorable [DJB]

The most satisfying Scarlatti collection I’ve heard [DJB]

Revelatory first recordings of Alessandro on the modern piano, and some very fine Domenico as well [DJB]

Thoroughly enjoyable Brahmsian trios that should have been given their first recordings long before now [DJB]

In its 20th year, the Chiaroscuro Quartet continues to set the standard for authentic-instrument quartets [DJB]

Soothing, hypnotic and very enjoyable [DJB]

An imaginative program and a definite success [DJB]

by David Barker

Some real highlights among the lesser-known Piazzolla selections [DJB]

A delight from first note to last [DJB]

The strict HIP approach works better for the Mendelssohn than the Beethoven [DJB]

The Respighi is a delightful discovery, but I’m less convinced by the others [DJB]