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John Quinn
Schmitt: Orchestral Music (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) A most auspicious debut on CD for the partnership of Thierry Fischer and the BBC NOW [JQ]
Bruckner & Mahler: Symphonies (Tahra)
(Déjà Review) These performances repay careful listening and study [JQ]
Bliss: A 50th Anniversary Tribute (SOMM Ariadne)
An indispensable collection for admirers of the music of Sir Arthur Bliss [JQ]
20th Century British Masters Vol 2 (Avie)
(Déjà Review) One of the finest choral discs to have come my way for some time [JQ]
Mahler: Complete Symphonies (RCO Live)
A limited edition set that gives a fine overview of the RCO’s distinguished Mahler tradition [JQ]
Howells: Choral Music (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) An outstanding survey of part of Howells’ enormous contribution to the music of the English church [JQ]
Rachmaninov: The Bells, Symphonic Dances (London Philharmonic Orchestra)
A most attractive coupling of two of Rachmaninov’s finest scores in excellent performances [JQ]
Holst: Beni Mora (Somm Recordings)
A very valuable archive issue, which is self-recommending to Holst enthusiasts [JQ]
Wood: Songs for Voice and Piano (Delphian)
This fine disc enables a wider appreciation of the music of Charles Wood [JQ]
Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem (BIS)
A very fine, deeply satisfying account of Brahms’ great masterpiece [JQ]
Victoria: Second Vespers of the Feast of the Annunciation (Delphian)
(Déjà Review) A most enjoyable release to which I’m very happy to give an unreserved welcome [JQ]
Orchestral Anthems (Delphian)
An excellent follow-up to these performers’ previous disc of orchestral anthems [JQ]
Rorem: Choral Works (Resonus)
Highly accomplished performances of music that is polished and refined [JQ]
Contemporary Choral Works (Regent)
An enjoyable and stimulating album of recent church music [JQ]
Bruckner & Gesualdo: Motets (Soli Deo Gloria)
A stimulating and interesting musical programme, superbly performed by the Monteverdi Choir [JQ]
Elgar: The Kingdom (Signum Classics)
A fine achievement which amply demonstrates the greatness of Elgar’s score [JQ]
Barber: Orchestral Works (RCA)
A lack of documentation detracts only a little from the excellent performances [JQ]
Dupont: Complete Songs (Aparté)
An excellent album which admirers of French songs should investigate [JQ]
Haydn: Die Schöpfung (BR Klassik)
An outstanding performance of Haydn’s life-enhancing oratorio [JQ]
Hough: Piano Concerto (Hyperion)
Definitive performances of his own music by Stephen Hough [JQ]
Mahler: Symphony 9 (Decca)
An interesting, provocative reading of the Symphony and the performances of the songs are very good [JQ]






































