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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]

Attractive and uplifting music played with perfect panache [NB]

Beethoven’s genius emerges triumphantly – which is exactly as Mahler intended [NB]

A predictably fine performance of a rarer edition of this symphony [NB]

A very enjoyable and well-played survey of an under-represented composer although the sound is not ideal [NB]

Another impressive Latin-American composer, presented in compelling performances [NB]

A wonderfully intelligent, interesting programme, superbly performed [NB]

Fascinating repertoire stunningly performed [NB]

A well-planned and brilliantly played programme but the recording lacks bite [NB]

Exceptionally fine playing and recording compromised by unbalanced programme and poor documentation [NB]

Challenging but absorbing contemporary music superbly performed [NB]

Very stylishly played accounts of Roussel’s impressive chamber works [NB]

Superbly performed concertante music by a French neo-classical conservative [NB]

An interesting survey of Turina’s music arranged for string orchestra. A little extra glamour in the recording would have made it even more appealing [NB]

A welcome new recording of a substantial Delius score as originally conceived [NB]

An imaginative programme, stunningly performed [NB]