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A very valuable disc of Zemlinsky’s sharply contrasting scores [JQ]

Distinguished recordings which surpass the earlier recordings by these performers [JQ]

by John Quinn

(Déjà Review) Hugely entertaining music conducted with incisiveness and flair [JQ]

A fine follow-up to Klaus Mäkelä’s previous Stravinsky disc [JQ]

(Déjà Review) This disc has given me enormous pleasure and will continue to do so [JQ]

Fine performances, presented in exemplary sound [JQ]

A considerable achievement [JQ]

A major work by Dupré. Very strongly recommended [JQ]

Fine performances from Cambridge of wonderful choral music by Pavel Chesnokov [JQ]

Musically and sonically outstanding [JQ]

The premiere recording of Stanford’s fourth opera in an excellent performance [JQ]

A specialist issue, but Mahler devotees and admirers of Sir Adrian Boult will find it fascinating [JQ]

(Déjà Review) An indispensable purchase for all admirers of Tippett and all lovers of the English choral tradition [JQ]

An outstanding recording of Eine Messe des Lebens [JQ]

Lovers of English song should not hesitate: acquire this disc and gatecrash Uncle Ralph’s musical party [JQ]

There is wonderful French choral music here and it’s expertly performed [JQ]

(Déjà Review) – A second view: Superbly performed by all concerned and expertly recorded [JQ]

A thoughtful project and, as such, a significant addition to the discography of the Vier letzte Lieder [JQ]

Hearing this very fine performance makes it easy to understand why Bach esteemed Stölzel’s Passion oratorio [JQ]

The last instalment of the Decca ‘Ring’ enhanced by remastering in magnificent sound [JQ]

This is in every way a distinguished Rachmaninoff album [JQ]

Not a library choice but there’s a lot going for this recording of the Eighth [JQ]

A classic Wagner recording in magnificently remastered sound [JQ]