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The best remastering to date of this classic performance, even if sonically the later stereo recording is still preferable [RMo]

A thoroughly enjoyable, very well sung and played – if rather small-scale – performance of a neglected Handel opera [RMo]

A more intimate, lower-key account which for me fails to stir the blood [RMo]

Underwhelming singing compromises the attractiveness of this medley of Handel numbers from his operas played in strict period style [RMo]

This Pristine remastering is now the best option for hearing a classic, vintage account [RMo]

Superb accounts of Sibelius’ last two symphonies put the seal on a triumphantly successful series [RMo]

A generation after his first brilliant recordings, Bernstein again champions the symphonies of a favourite composer [RMo]

An admirable revival of one of Massenet’s most varied, inventive, yet neglected scores [RMo]

Two contrasting, classic recordings from 1957 by a sadly short-lived conductor [RMo]

A classic vintage account of a complex, absorbing, yet neglected opera in excellent mono sound, sung by a stellar cast [RMo]

A truly great lyric coloratura soprano of the early 20th century, showcased in first-rate transfers [RMo]

Wholly satisfying performances in beautifully remastered sound featuring a somewhat neglected conductor [RMo]

Two highly successful remasterings of a great, highly individual and even idiosyncratic recording – but Pristine take the palm [RMo]

Well played but very closely and reverberantly recorded, and somewhat anonymous, while the absence of repeats makes it sound truncated [RMo]

Clean, crisp, immediate interpretations, very well restored and remastered [RMo]

Not necessarily so great an improvement over previous issues but wonderfully grand and energised [RMo]

A thrilling – though not flawless – performance enhanced by Pristine’s remastering [RMo]

Some will find Schaller’s tempi in the first two movements controversial [RMo]

An interesting and eclectic collection showcasing Thomas Jensen’s manifest conductorial gifts [RMo]

All sounds well until invidious comparisons are made with some past masters and a lack of personality becomes apparent [RMo]

The last in this set of nine Bruckner symphonies conforms to the imposing style and impressively high standard set by its predecessors [RMo]

Another grand, weighty, live account from the NCPA of Bruckner’s most hieratic symphony, beautifully played and engineered [RMo]

Fresh, vital, exuberant, strikingly energetic and authentic performances [RMo]

A brilliant, flawless live performance graced by some stellar solo singing [RMo]