Ireland

This disc will delight you if you should find it under the tree on Christmas morning [JQ]

A well-planned and beautifully executed programme sure to summon some Christmas cheer [NB]

A thoroughly enjoyable seasonal collection [WH]

Played with love and enthusiasm, but never with condescension [JF]

Rare repertoire and a few old favourites for good measure [JF]

Entertaining music played with affection and skill [NB]

A splendid operatic bass in a new and satisfying context [WH]

Lighter fare for clarinet and piano from a fine duo [JW]

An interesting disc of English Parlour Songs suffers from a lack of personality and variety [PT]

A substantial exploration of English song [JF]

Underwhelming music performed with zealous commitment [NB]

Despite reservations, Standen’s Songs of Travel merits a place in the VW discography [JQ]

A lovely Celtic inflected collection of rarities [DMD]