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A very good Britten concert [SB]

An unusually comprehensive and rewarding set of Mendelssohn string quartets [SB]

A memorable pair of recitals by a master clarinettist with a fine duo partner [SB]

Works thoroughly characteristic of late Kancheli, convincingly performed [SB]

A warhorse in excellent performance but problematic production [SB]

A fine new set of Mozart’s horn concertos [SB]

Kanneh-Mason is a real ball of fire in the concerto [SB]

A charming, accomplished version of Chausson’s unusual chamber work [SB]

A complete set of the Années de pèlerinage in committed performances [SB]

An excellent recital of major romantic period piano works [SB]

Impressive and attractive recent cello concertos, superbly realised [SB]

A cleverly designed concept album featuring Les Six and friends [SB]

Two works from Reich’s best period and two later ones, superbly performed [SB]

Classic Menuhin in these delightful sonatas [SB]

Refreshing and enjoyable piano quintets in an accessible idiom [SB]

A composer with a distinctive and beguiling voice [SB]

Pleasant piano miniatures very much influenced by Chopin [SB]

Ginastera’s impressive chamber music and well-played Ravel [SB]

Wonderful orchestral playing but variable singing [SB]

Some of Frank Martin’s most important chamber works [SB]

Shostakovich’s trios are good but Roslavets is a real discovery [SB]

I had not expected to be so impressed by this recital [SB]

A comprehensive collection in generally good performances, but without most of the texts [SB]

Excellent performances, sung in English, so particularly interesting [SB]