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(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]

An unmissable bargain [JQ]

A very auspicious recording debut [JQ]

A discerningly chosen programme given accomplished performances [JQ]

A very enjoyable Tchaikovsky collection, vividly played and recorded [JQ]

Not distinguished or consistent enough to rank alongside the best cycles [JQ]

A successful and enjoyable Britten anthology [JQ]

The auspicious launch of what promises to be a Bruckner series of uncommon interest [JQ]

A fascinating compilation of Hölderlin-inspired pieces [JQ]

This CD will be indispensable to admirers of Michael Gielen [JQ]

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