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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]

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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]

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20th Century British Masters Vol 2 (Avie)

(Déjà Review) One of the finest choral discs to have come my way for some time [JQ]

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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]

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Holst: Beni Mora (Somm Recordings)

A very valuable archive issue, which is self-recommending to Holst enthusiasts [JQ]

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Wood: Songs for Voice and Piano (Delphian)

This fine disc enables a wider appreciation of the music of Charles Wood [JQ]

Lament & Liberation (Signum Classics)

A challenging, rewarding album [JQ]

Schubert: Schubert’s Four Seasons (BIS)

An outstanding Schubert recital [JQ]

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Mahler: Symphony 3 (Pentatone)

A fine addition to Semyon Bychkov’s Mahler cycle [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]

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Orchestral Anthems (Delphian)

An excellent follow-up to these performers’ previous disc of orchestral anthems [JQ]

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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]

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Elgar: The Kingdom (Signum Classics)

A fine achievement which amply demonstrates the greatness of Elgar’s score [JQ]

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Barber: Orchestral Works (RCA)

A lack of documentation detracts only a little from the excellent performances [JQ]

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Dupont: Complete Songs (Aparté)

An excellent album which admirers of French songs should investigate [JQ]

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Haydn: Die Schöpfung (BR Klassik)

An outstanding performance of Haydn’s life-enhancing oratorio [JQ]

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Hough: Piano Concerto (Hyperion)

Definitive performances of his own music by Stephen Hough [JQ]

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Mahler: Symphony 9 (Decca)

An interesting, provocative reading of the Symphony and the performances of the songs are very good [JQ]