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This is a rewarding set, and fans of the singers, in particular, will be pleased [SB]

A problematic version of a problematic work, but Debussyians should investigate [SB]

John Wilson’s latest recording of string music is a winner [SB]

A good version but there are better [SB]

Five entertaining works and one more serious [SB]

d’Indy’s sonata is impressive but Magnard’s Promenades are more entertaining [SB]

Liszt’s reworkings of Schubert are well worth considering [SB]

Good performances of Ravel’s three major chamber works [SB]

Exemplary performances of some rare Grieg [SB]

Good performances but there are preferable versions of the main work [SB]

A worthy performance of this massive work but others are better [SB]

Two delightful string sextets, expertly played [SB]

Busoni’s violin sonatas are well worth hearing [SB]

An ideal performance of this famous old work which should win it new friends [SB]

Minor Schumann, but very pleasant listening [SB]

An eloquent performance of the main work with an interesting early work to complement it [SB]

These new arrangements for string orchestra of existing works are of more specialist than general appeal [SB]

A fine performance of this ambitious but uneven work, but note the skimpy documentation [SB]

A charming new version of Grieg’s attractive violin sonatas [SB]

Superb recordings of all the works here [SB]

Good singing and lighting do not outweigh poor orchestral playing and perverse staging [SB]

Two impressive choral symphonies by this important Polish composer [SB]

An international version of some very British works [SB]

Nikolai’s quartet and Alexander’s piano quintet are the stand-out works here [SB]