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Respighi & Shostakovich: Violin Sonatas (Orchid Classics)

Intelligent and assured performances of two contrasting sonatas which prove to be mutually illuminating [GPu]

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Mozart and the Organ (LAWO Classics)

A rewarding disc which brings together early and late Mozart [GPu]

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French Sacred Song (Ad Fontes)

A fascinating programme, with top class performances in excellent sound [GPu]

Cortese: Chamber and vocal music (Dynamic)

Not flawless but interesting (re)introduction to the work of a neglected neoclassical Italian composer [GPu]

Mendelson & Bacewicz: Chamber Works (Chandos)

Four ‘lost’ works of Polish modernism presented in splendid performances (GPu)

Stamitz: Six Trios (Linn)

Beautifully played and well-recorded, this is a valuable disc of chamber music by an underrated but interestingcomposer (GPu)

Hummel: Concertos & Septet (Alto)

Hummel’s music doesn’t aim for profundity, but its elegance, grace and intelligence are well-served in this reissue [GPu]

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Jandali: Concertos (Cedille)

Distinctive, intriguing and thought-provoking music, presented in  excellent performances and good recorded sound [GPu]

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Monologues (Prospero)

An outstanding album, groundbreaking in repertoire and programming, beautifully performed and recorded [GPu]

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A Left Coast (Bridge)

A fine disc which will reward all lovers of song [GPu]

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Ledrede: Red Book of Ossary (Heresy)

An exciting unorthodox project, well realised and richly thought-provoking [GPu]

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Ferrabosco: Music to Hear … (Signum Classics)

A beautifully played selection of pieces from Ferrabosco’s Lessons of 1609 which should be on the shelves of all who love the viol [GPu]

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Castrapolis: Neapolitan Cantatas & Arias (BIS)

An attractive programme of largely unfamiliar music from ‘Baroque’ Naples [GPu]

Lhoyer: Guitar duos (Brilliant Classics)

Attractive rather than profound, primarily of interest to lovers of the classical guitar [GPu]

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Muffat: Suites for Harpsichord Vol 3 (Naxos)

A splendid conclusion to Naoko Akutagawa’s outstanding Gottlieb Muffat series [GPu]

20th Century Music for Flute and Guitar (Naxos)

Sensitive and perceptive readings of interesting repertoire from an accomplished duo [GPu]

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Sirmen: String Quartets (cpo)

A recording which does justice to the fascinating music of a remarkable woman [GPu]

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Al-Basma: Voyage au cœur d’Al-Andalus (Ambronay)

It isn’t quite ‘what it says on the label’, but there is much to enjoy here [GPu]

Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Greeting Cards (Naxos)

Intimate, sophisticated music, by turns lyrical and thoughtful, given excellent performances [GPu]

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Martines: Psalms and Symphony (cpo)

The outstanding work here is the Dixit Dominus, making it clear what a fine composer Martines was [GPu]

D Scarlatti: Violin Sonatas (Obsidian)

Makes a very strong case for treating these sonatas as violin sonatas [GPu]

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Baroque Arabesque

A very enjoyable disc, full of delightful textures, infectious rhythms and inventive juxtapositions [GPu]

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Citadel of Song (Heresy)

Unconventional and innovative, this may offend purists, but I find it beautiful and richly rewarding [GPu]

Malipiero, Ghedini & Casella: Cello & Orchestra (Naxos)

Ghedini’s work is the standout on this well-played, interesting disc [GPu]