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Well-crafted and attractive music written in a conservative manner, beautifully played [NB]

Well conceived and beautifully played performances from South America [NB]

Insights that reveal qualities in the music unimagined in earlier recordings [NB]

A well-planned and beautifully executed programme sure to summon some Christmas cheer [NB]

Performances of real stature, superbly restored and immaculately presented [NB]

A well-planned survey of classic South American music in remarkably fine 1950s recordings [NB]

Well-played, attractive but ultimately anonymous music [NB]

Beautifully performed and lovingly presented but not essential listening [NB]

Another well planned, well executed survey of little-known Vaughan Williams [NB]

Contrasting works by pupil and teacher in an intelligent, interesting programme [NB]

Challenging music, brilliantly played, in a celebration of three decades of performing excellence [NB]

Well played but unevenly programmed [NB]

A pair of impressive and enjoyable scores authoritatively performed [NB]

Music of promise, well performed [NB]

Generous and intelligent coupling, but the performances are not competitive [NB]

A stunning quintet balanced by a forgettable sonata, both superbly performed [NB]

An absorbing fusion of Nationalism and contemporary influences, impressively performed [NB]

A fine overview of Bliss’ endlessly impressive and engaging music [NB]

Another fine anthology of historic live performances to mark an important anniversary [NB]

Wonderful playing and recording of some fairly modest music – with one notable exception [NB]

Entertaining music played with affection and skill [NB]

Attractive and interesting works here receive idiomatic and exciting performances [NB]

Very well played and recorded but lacking individuality and character [NB]

Poised and polished performances show these scores in an unusual light [NB]