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John Quinn

Respighi: Gli uccelli, Antiche danze ed arie (BIS)

A stylish, entertaining conclusion to John Neschling’s excellent Respighi series [JQ]

Roth: The Traveller, Earth and Sky (Signum Classics)

A welcome addition to the representation on disc of Alec Roth’s music [JQ]

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Anthems Vol. 1 (Hyperion)

A superb album [JQ]

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Mahler: Lieder (Signum Classics)

An exceptionally fine Mahler recital [JQ]

Listening Studio Report

by John Quinn

Rachmaninov: Piano Concerti (Deutsche Grammophon)

A fine contribution to the Rachmaninoff 150 celebrations [JQ]

Glazunov: Symphony No.1 & 6 (BIS)

(Déjà Review) Very enjoyable and well served by this release [JQ]

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Noel Mewton-Wood (piano) 20th Century Piano Concertos (British Music Society)

(Déjà Review) Buy this and sample the phenomenon that was Noel Mewton-Wood [JQ]

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Sir Arthur Bliss – Standing out from the Crowd (Robert Hale/The Crowood Press)

A comprehensive and vivid picture of Sir Arthur Bliss [JQ]

Stojowski: Piano Concertos (Hyperion)

(Déjà Review) Two marvellous, scandalously neglected romantic piano concertos [JQ]

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Rachmaninoff: Symphonies 2 and 3 (Deutsche Grammophon)

These thrilling performances are fit to rank with the best in the Rachmaninoff discography [JQ]

Tchaikovsky: Orchestral Works (Chandos)

An auspicious debut for Alpesh Chauhan [JQ]

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Sanctissima (Harmonia Mundi)

A fascinating and rewarding mixture of old and new music [JQ]

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Schubert: Elysium (BIS)

A treasurable disc [JQ]

Vaughan Williams, MacMillan, Tavener: Choral works (Hyperion)

This disc closes the James O’Donnell era at Westminster Abbey in considerable style [JQ]

Allen Piano Sonatas McLachlan Metiere MSV77502

Allen: Complete Piano Sonatas (Métier)

A significant, if unfamiliar, contributor to the solo piano literature, whose music has been exceptionally well served here [JQ]

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Bach: Cantatas Vol 26 (Soli Deo Gloria)

(Déjà Review) A very important and distinguished cycle [JQ]

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Stainer: The Crucifixion (Naxos)

Naxos has done English choral music proud in the last few years and this is another fine release [JQ]

MacMillan: Seven Last Words from the Cross, Te Deum (Hyperion)

(Déjà Review) Seven Last Words makes a profound impression; a masterpiece [JQ]

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Magnificat 3 (Signum Classics)

A rather special disc [JQ]

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Antognini: Choral Works (Hyperion)

Imaginative choral music by Ivo Antognini in brilliant performances [JQ]

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Fallen to Dust (BIS)

An outstanding recital of English song [JQ]

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Schubert: Stimme der Liebe (SOMM Recordings)

A handsome 85th birthday tribute to a distinguished singer [JQ]

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Elgar: Symphony 1 (Hallé)

(Déjà Review) I greatly enjoyed this and hope it presages more Elgar from this partnership [JQ]