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Yuja Wang scintillates in an exciting new large-scale American concerto [NB]

Well played and well engineered but lacking character [NB]

Enthusiastic but flawed performances by student orchestras [NB]

Music of Protest and Pride fervently performed [NB]

More treasures lovingly restored – but without the revelations of the earlier volumes [NB]

Engaging and wide-ranging music played with style and conviction [NB]

First recordings of impressive song cycles, authoritatively performed [NB]

A well programmed and well performed recital of French song from La Belle Époque [NB]

Intelligently programmed and well played key works of the Second Viennese School [NB]

The premiere recording of a skilful reduced orchestration of practical value in the concert hall but not for home listening [NB]

An important survey played with skill, insight and care [NB]

A superb overview of Arnold’s music from light to dark with a definitive concerto performance [NB]

Attractive but undemanding scores performed with care and well recorded [NB]

Forgotten works by a forgotten composer may not be masterpieces but certainly worth a listen [NB]

Two little-known symphonies prove to be interesting but not essential listening [NB]

A unique programme very well played and recorded but of variable musical value [NB]

A Broadway flop takes a bow [NB]

Fascinating music written on an epic scale played with skill and conviction – an exciting discovery [NB]

A very valuable survey establishing the quality and beauty of Milford’s sensitive compositions [NB]

Baines’ piano music always impresses and is well performed here, the songs less so [NB]