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Rarities of Piano Music at Schloss vor Husum Vol 14 (Danacord)

A fine selection of little known works by well-known and obscure composers each a masterpiece or a forgotten gem [JF]

Benjamin Appl (baritone) The Christmas Album (Alpha Classics)

This disc will certainly be my favourite Yuletide companion for years to come [GF]

Sparks of Spirit (Audite)

This brother and sister team are winning in this engaging programme [RCh)

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Brahms, Strauss, Reger & Rihm: Hölderlin-inspired works (Sony Classical)

A fascinating compilation of Hölderlin-inspired pieces [JQ]

Lise Davidsen (soprano): Christmas From Norway (Decca)

Be sure this makes it under your next Christmas tree [MP]

Reger: Requiem; Mahler: Orchestral songs (Capriccio)

A movingly immersive experience [MP]

Julens ljus (The Light of Christmas) (Proprius)

(Déjà Review) I suspect that many listeners will make attractive ‘finds’ among these 24 songs and the execution of them leaves little extra to be desired [GF]

Rarities scloss2002 DACOCD609

Rarities of Piano Music at Schloss vor Husum 2002 (Danacord)

A number of works catch the ear [JW]

Festive Sounds (SWR Classic)

A pleasant hour of music basking in a warmly resonant recording [MP]

Carl Seemann (piano): The Orfeo Recordings (Orfeo)

Seemann’s live airings make a welcome return [SG]

Jarvi In Concert Estonian NSO CHAN20262

Neeme Järvi (conductor) In Concert (Chandos)

For the conductor’s fans only [SV]