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The frequent coughing and only intermittently satisfactory soloists make this a bit of a trial [RMo]

A discographic first – Dan Godfrey’s 1925 recording of ‘A London Symphony’ [JW]

A classic that sounds better than ever, but look elsewhere for Figaro heaven [ST]

A grand, classic, sui generis recording of ‘Messiah’ in revitalised sound [RMo]

(Déjà Review) This release goes a long way to cementing the Sammons discography [JW]

(Déjà Review) Pick this one with confidence [ST]

Pristine delivers a top notch refurbishment of this classic recording [MP]

Sargent’s music-making can still take you by the throat [RB]

More excellence in this ongoing series, including a superb “New World” symphony [PSt]

Hallé, Barbirolli and HMV all in one place [RB]

Beecham gives a classic account of this gem of a score [MP]

A historical issue, the first Magic Flute to include dialogue, given a facelift and maintaining its significance after seventy years [PCG]

Brilliant, driven performances which hardly show their age in Pristine’s remastering [RMo]

A classic recording, with a great conductor and stellar singers, gets the Pristine treatment [RMo]

Characterful examples of Beecham’s first recordings performed by his zestful orchestra [JW]

Considerably better than Walter’s stereo remake, but it’s for specialists only [SV]

(Déjà Review) A deserved classic [JW]

Once again, Pristine breathes new life into an imperishable classic of the gramophone [RMo]

Forgettable conducting, but superb piano playing [RMas]

(Déjà Review) A rare Toscanini performance in an excellent transfer [JQ]

An excellent inaugural release in a new chamber series from Pristine Audio [JW]

Reference recordings of the Brahms Viola Sonatas from a classic team [RMas
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Somewhat puzzling, even erratic, performances, alternately captivating and disappointing, recorded in Walter’s Indian Summer [RMo]

With Pristine’s remastering, this becomes a worthy alternative to more modern recordings [GF]