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Bridge: Orchestral Works, Vol 4 (Chandos)

(Déjà Review) An extraordinarily rewarding series now celebrated in a fourth volume [RB]

Bainton & Boughton: Symphonies (Dutton)

(Déjà Review) Resplendently carried off [RB]

Stevens: Piano Works (Dutton Epoch)

(Déjà Review) So many highlights here, any one of which would justify the purchase of this invaluable set [RB]

Vaughan Williams: Complete Symphonies (Decca)

(Déjà Review) Classic historic recordings. For RVW enthusiasts a classic page in the history of these symphonies [RB]

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Rodrigo: Complete Orchestral Works, Vol 3 (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) A cracking collection of music outside the Guitar ghetto. Go for it. You will not be sorry [RB]

Schubert: Trout Quintet (Berlin Classics)

(Déjà Review) Very satisfying, centred and gracious [RB]

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Martinů: Julietta (Supraphon)

(Déjà Review) Surreal music drama defying operatic convention, illuminated by Martinů’s gorgeous yet poetically fastidious palette [RB]

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Coates: Orchestral Works (Lyrita)

(Déjà Review) One of the most handsome Coates collections [RB]

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Tubin: The Symphonies (BIS)

(Déjà Review) An epic pilgrimage of the spirit [RB]

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Röntgen: Symphony No. 3 (cpo)

(Déjà Review) A fine start to cpo’s Röntgen symphony series [RB]

Delius: Florida Suite, Paris, Brigg Fair (Warner Classics)

(Déjà Review) These are gorgeous performances and recordings of Delius favourites played unaffectedly yet con molto amore [RB]

Arnold: Concerto for 28 Players & Orchestral Suites (Chandos)

(Déjà Review) Hickox and Chandos at their very best [RB]

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Barkauskas: Jeux (Avie)

(Déjà Review) Another Avie triumph [RB]

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Shostakovich and Shchedrin: Piano concertos (Hyperion)

(Déjà Review) Stunning performances of very contrasting works [RB]

Janáček: Glagolitic Mass, Taras Bulba (Supraphon)

(Déjà Review) Resplendent digital remasterings of these classics of the gramophone [RB]

Auric: Phèdre, Le Peintre et son modèle (Timpani)

(Déjà Review) Lovely music bound to please those already enthralled by Markevitch, Stravinsky and Bliss [RB]

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Society for the Preservation of the American Musical Heritage (Bridge)

(Déjà Review) Rapturous, restive and troubled late-romanticism [RB]

Ropartz: Symphonies Nos 1 & 4 (Timpani)

(Déjà Review) A grand success and a major addition to the catalogue [RB]

Riisager: Ballet Music (Dacapo)

(Déjà Review) Brilliantly orchestrated and balanced – moving forward in a blizzard of detail; the very antithesis of drab [RB]

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Englund: Piano Concertos Nos 1 & 2 (Ondine)

Another indispensable addition to the Englund discography from Ondine [RB]

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Arambarri: Orchestral works (Claves)

Arambarri has the charm and freshness of Guridi and Canteloube [RB]

Le Flem: Works for Solo Piano (Accord)

(Déjà Review) Melancholy, heroic, sombrely optimistic – I cannot overstate the high quality of this music [RB]

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Schumann: Symphonies Nos 1-4 (Sony Classical)

(Déjà Review) Unassuming, confident, middle of the road performances very well recorded [RB]

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Phibbs: String Quartets Nos 2-4 (Nimbus Records)

Strikingly lyrical ideas that conspire to batter at the heart and the mind [RB]