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Cliffe: Symphony 1 (Sterling)

Amazing how music of such power and lyricism can lie lost and unperformed for so many years [IL]

de Sabata: Orchestral Works (Hyperion)

(Déjà Review) For all unashamed romantics — this recording is absolutely fabulous [IL]

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Strauss R: Vier letzte Lieder (Decca)

For every Richard Strauss fan this CD is an absolute must [IL]

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Karłowicz: Symphonic Poems Vol. 1 (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) For lovers of inflated Late-Romanticism, this is treasure trove [IL]

The King of the Golden River (SOMM Recordings)

(Déjà Review) Another enterprising album from SOMM that deserves to succeed [IL]

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Atterberg: Symphonies 1 & 4 (cpo)

A very auspicious start to cpo’s Atterberg Symphonies series [IL]

Walton: Concertos (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) Performances that sit comfortably with the best [IL]

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Prokofiev: Ivan the Terrible (Warner Classics)

(Déjà Review) A very clever idea to package Prokofiev’s two major film scores together [IL]

Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 5 (Chandos)

(Déjà Review) A most impressive album [IL]

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Bax: Film Music (Chandos)

(Déjà Review) Bax’s discomfort with the medium of film music shows through [IL]

Finzi: Clarinet Concerto (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) A fabulous collection recommended unreservedly [IL]