Hyperion

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Gabriel’s Greeting (Hyperion)

(Déjà Review) A Christmas recording with a difference [BW]

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Shostakovich and Shchedrin: Piano concertos (Hyperion)

(Déjà Review) Stunning performances of very contrasting works [RB]

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A monk’s life (Hyperion)

The Brabant Ensemble chart a pathway to the monastic way of life to memorable effect [PH]

Unplayed Stories … in 40 Fingers (Hyperion)

Dazzling playing in these highly appealing rarities [RCh]

Bantock: Orchestral Works (Hyperion)

(Déjà Review) Full-blooded, romantic readings of more exotic Bantock [IL]

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Janáček: The Eternal Gospel & other orchestral works (Hyperion)

All Janáček fans should be acquiring this without delay as should those as yet unconverted [ED]

Deja Review Korngold Marx Piano Concertos Hamelin Vanska Hyperion CDA66990

Korngold and Marx: Piano Concertos (Hyperion)

Exciting compositions, sumptuously played by Hamelin and the BBC Scottish Orchestra. The Marx work is a real find and the recording companies should explore his music further [GL]

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Tallis: Gaude gloriosa (Hyperion)

The singing is radiant, warm and luminous with the individual winding strands of voices clear and concise [EML]

Schwantner: Orchestral works (Hyperion)

(Déjà Review) Superb, immaculate and committed playing by all concerned, making the best of this strongly communicative music [HC]

Deja Review Saint Saens Piano Concertos Hough Hyperion CDA67331-2

Saint-Saëns: Piano Concertos Nos 1-5 (Hyperion)

A credit to this brave and enterprising label. Go on, treat yourself – you won’t regret it [TH]

The Gesualdo Six – Queen of Hearts (Hyperion)

Magnificent Renaissance motets and songs performed with ease and control [GH]

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Schubert: String Quartets Nos 15 & 8 (Hyperion)

Glorious Schubert from the Takács Quartet [LW]

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Piers Lane (piano): Russian Variations (Hyperion)

A feast of Russian piano music served up with spectacular aplomb by Lane [RCh]

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Reinecke & Sauer: Piano Concertos (Hyperion)

A welcome addition to Hyperion’s Romantic Piano Concerto series, containing three widely contrasting works [EJW]

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Schubert: String Quartets (Hyperion)

Vehement, concentrated playing of the highest quality in an attractive pairing [RMo]

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Herz: Piano Concertos (Hyperion)

(Déjà Review) Once again thanks to Hyperion for introducing us to this lovely, interesting and well-wrought music [JF]

Medtner: The Complete Piano Sonatas (Hyperion)

(Déjà Review) The strongest recommendation [RB]

Bach: Piano Transcriptions Volume 5 (Hyperion)

(Déjà Review) Milne’s playing also reflects his love of this demanding yet rewarding repertoire [TB]

Bach: Cello Suites (Hyperion)

(Déjà Review) The best of the best in this most personal of all possible worlds [DC]

Brahms: Viola Sonatas (Hyperion)

(Déjà Review) Very fine performances of these late works [MC]

Tchaikovsky, Korngold: String Sextets (Hyperion)

Two delightful string sextets, expertly played [SB]

Sacred Treasures of Venice (Hyperion)

A fine young male choir in known and little-known repertoire [GH]

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Hamelin: New Piano Works (Hyperion)

Remarkable playing, remarkable music [RCh]

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Russian Variations (Hyperion)

Well planned and brilliantly executed recital culminates in a superb set of Rachmaninov variations [NB]