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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]

Well played if just a tad too restrained [NB]

A celebration of great Hollywood musicals of the 40’s & 50’s performed with stunning style, sophistication and pizzazz [NB]

Superb singing of a slightly undifferentiated programme [NB]

Well played diverse scores receiving committed performances [NB]

Well planned and brilliantly executed recital culminates in a superb set of Rachmaninov variations [NB]

Intentionally slight music played with sensitivity and skill [NB]

Another excellent addition to this revelatory series – brilliant music, brilliantly played [NB]

Well played and well recorded but interpretatively rather plain [NB]

An interesting concept executed with imagination and insight [NB]