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Göran Forsling

Wien bleibt Wien: Waltzes & Polkas (MDG)

An utterly delightful programme, played with charm and elegance [GF]

Verdi: Il trovatore (Pristine Audio)

An obligatory buy for lovers of Il trovatore, never mind how many modern recordings you have [GF]

Candlelight Carols – Christmas with Allmänna Sången (BIS)

(Déjà Review) Riches galore on this disc [GF]

Mussorgsky, Brahms, Schubert: Full Circle: Reflections on my Journey (Pentatone)

This dark and heavy programme is worth a chance, maybe not in one sitting [GF]

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Ernest Ansermet (conductor): Fauré Requiem, Orchestral Suites (Pristine Audio)

Historical recordings in excellent remastered sound that belies its considerable age [GF]

Benjamin Appl (baritone) The Christmas Album (Alpha Classics)

This disc will certainly be my favourite Yuletide companion for years to come [GF]

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The King’s Singers: Close Harmony (Signum Classics)

I recommend this issue with all possible enthusiasm [GF]

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Erik Möllerström (guitar): Guitar (Sterling)

An issue not only for guitar afficionados, but for anyone who appreciates beautiful music [GF]

Saimir Pirgu (tenor) Saimir (Opus Arte)

A comprehensive recital: a lot of brilliant and heroic singing, and some subtle and lyrical [GF]

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Schubert: Die schöne Müllerin (Atma Classique)

One of the freshest and most uplifting interpretations I have come across for a very long time [GF]

Jésus Léon (tenor & guitar): Passione (Rubicon)

A mix of well-known and unhackneyed songs, first class playing and agreeable singing [GF]

Jakub Józef Orlínski (vocals): #LetsBaRock (Erato)

A highly professional crossover album, that should be attractive to lovers of rock music, but is not quite my cup of tea [GF]

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Bizet: Carmen (Pristine Audio)

A marvellous restoration of an old and half-forgotten recording [GF]

Ombre di luce – recital (Pentatone)

An attractive programme, very well sung, with several rarities [GF]

Richard Galliano (accordion): Around Gershwin (Pentatone)

This imaginative and varied programme proves emphatically that Richard Galliano still sits safely on his throne as the King of the Accordion [GF]

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Verdi: Don Carlo (Orfeo)

Not only die-hard Verdians but all serious opera lovers should give it a try [GF]

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Pene Pati (tenor): Nessun Dorma (Warner Classics)

That Pene Pati is a talented tenor far beyond the ordinary is obvious, and I hope he isn’t tempted to take on heavier roles too early [GF]

Roberto Alagna (tenor): Roberto Alagna 60 (Aparté)

A vital and compelling celebration of Roberto Alagna’s 60th birthday [GF]

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Huw Montague Rendall (baritone): Contemplation (Erato)

A debut recital that every lover of great singing should treasure [GF]

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Verdi: Noble Renegades – Scenes & Arias (Delos)

A stimulating and well-sung programme with lots of atmosphere from the stage [GF]

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Williams: Reimagined (Warner Classics)

For chamber music lovers and admirers of John Williams alike, this should be fascinating [GF]

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Sheehan: Akathist (Bright Shiny Things)

A deeply felt, very beautiful work which should bring hope to the world of today [GF]

Offenbach: Colorature (Alpha Classics)

A wholehearted recommendation for the unhackneyed programme and the magnificent singing [GF]

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Schubert: Die schöne Müllerin (Harmonia Mundi)

Another marvellous recording of Die schöne Müllerin to add to the ever-growing list of highly recommendable versions of this indestructible masterwork [GF]