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John Quinn

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]

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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]

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Schuman: Symphonies 4 & 9 (Naxos)

Fine music by a composer who really had something to say [JQ]

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Bruckner: Symphony 4 (Myrios Classics)

Roth makes a fine case for the original version of Bruckner’s Fourth [JQ]

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Anthems for the 21st Century (Signum Classics)

(Déjà Review) A most stimulating collection and it is hard to imagine that it could be performed better [JQ]

Strauss: Four Last Songs (Sony Classical)

Not an account of the Four Last Songs that makes it into the pantheon [JQ]

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English Orchestral Anthems (Delphian)

A terrific disc [JQ]

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Gál: Music for Voices Vol 2 (Toccata Classics)

A most interesting collection of choral songs by Hans Gál [JQ]

Vaughan Williams: 49th Parallel (Dutton)

All VW devotees should ensure they hear this ear-opening disc without delay [JQ]

Berlioz: Roméo et Juliette & Cléopâtre (Erato)

Two fine Berlioz performances from John Nelson [JQ]

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Portraits of a Mind (Albion Records)

This CD is a wonderful, enduring celebration of Ralph Vaughan Williams [JQ]