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In many ways this is an admirable Mahler Third [JQ]

(Déjà Review) An attractive disc which fills some useful gaps in the Hanson discography [JQ]

If you like the music of George Lloyd, get these fine recordings, especially if you only know his orchestral music [JQ]

(Déjà Review) This is another absorbing and splendidly performed release in this very important series [JQ]

Containing a number of recorded premieres, this is an attractive selection of some of Stanford’s many Irish songs [JQ]

Admirers of Stanford’s music will welcome this very enjoyable disc [JQ]

This second instalment confirms this will be a series well worth following as the Bruckner bicentenary year progresses [JQ]

by John Quinn

An outstanding CD which is likely to be the most important contribution on disc to the Stanford centenary [JQ]

There’s a great deal to admire in this ‘Babiy Yar’, though it doesn’t shake allegiances to some earlier recordings [JQ]

An impressive achievement which serves as a fine memorial to a distinguished British conductor [JQ]

A distinguished final recording by Andrew Nethsingha with the St John’s College Choir [JQ]

(Déjà Review) One of the finest accounts of Das Lied von der Erde ever committed to disc [JQ]

(Déjà Review) An unmissable bargain, which I cannot recommend highly enough [JQ]

One of the finest orchestral discs to have come my way for a very long time [JQ]

Skilful, sympathetic orchestrations which are definitely worth hearing, especially by those who love the music of Brahms [JQ]

Two notable archive recordings in excellent transfers to mark Schmidt’s 150th anniversary [JQ]

A varied and engaging recital, performed with style and commitment [JQ]

A marvellous exhibition of unaccompanied choral singing [JQ]

An auspicious launch for the Melbourne Symphony’s own label [JQ]

Two very different, attractive recent works by Richard Blackford in excellent performances [JQ]

Moving, expressive poetry set to intense but accessible music and performed with burning conviction [JQ]

Sheds fresh light on Vaughan Williams’ composing activities around the turn of the twentieth century [JQ]

An excellent, parallel recording of one of the finest Mahler performances ever committed to disc [JQ]