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Kolisch Quartet: Mozart, Schubert & Schumann (Biddulph)

Fine transfers of the Kolisch Quartet’s 1930s discography [JW]

Schumann & Bruch: Violin Concertos (Channel Classics)

Stirring performances of two violin concertos with very different histories [WK]

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Märchenerzählungen for Clarinet, Viola and Piano (Prospero)

Well worth acquiring for the Juon and Françaix pieces, while the Amberg is a true rarity [DB]

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Schumann: Lied Edition (Berlin Classics)

Classic performances from Schreier and Shetler [RMas]

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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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Pierrot Portraits (Onyx)

Ensemble 360 and Claire Booth bring Pierrot to life on this superb disc [PTh]

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Madeleine de Valmaléte & Monique Haas (piano) The Swiss Piano Recitals (Meloclassic)

It is wonderful to hear these pianists who have been undeservedly forgotten and in new works to their discography [RCh]

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Leo Sirota (piano) Piano Recital Vol. 1 (Sakuraphon)

A full and varied recital programme, characterized by great dynamic range and highly creative phrasing [MK]

Catherine Collard (piano): The Complete Erato, EMI Classics and Virgin Classics Recordings (Erato)

The driven artistry of a tragically short-lived French pianist and sensitive collaborator [JW]

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Mischa Elman (violin)The complete Victor recordings (1926-32) (Biddulph)

Elman’s glittering morceau (and some others) in splendid transfers [JW]

Johannes Obermeier (piano): Brilliants (Genuin)

A début that very much lives up to its name [RCh]

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Alexander Brailowsky (piano) Live Concert Performances in Europe (Meloclassic)

Playing that leaves you gasping, mostly in astonishment but occasionally in frustration [RCh]

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Boult and the BBC Symphony – The Pre-war Recordings Vol. 2 (Pristine Audio)

A sequence of overtures demonstrates the versatility and virtuosity of Boult’s pre-war BBC Symphony [JW]

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Prokofiev & Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos (Mercury)

A wonderful, spellbinding disc; legendary recordings of legendary performances of the two concertos [PSe]

Olga Samaroff & Frank La Forge (piano): The Complete Recordings (APR)

Highly enjoyable playing by two pioneers of American pianism [RCh]

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Brahms by Arrangement, Volume 2 (Toccata Classics)

Skilful, sympathetic orchestrations which are definitely worth hearing, especially by those who love the music of Brahms [JQ]

Cherubini Quartet: The Complete Warner Classics Recordings (Warner Classics)

The Cherubini Quartet’s favourite and less well-remembered recordings [JW]

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Schumann: Symphonies Nos 1-4 (Warner Classics)

(Déjà Review) With splendid standards of music making, recording and presentation, this is a benchmark and self-recommending issue [TB]

475 Jahre Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden (Profil)

Many first-class performances to celebrate the 475th anniversary of the Staatskapelle Dresden [MC]

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Erica Morini (violin) The Complete Victor Recordings (Pristine Audio)

Youthful Erica Morini’s earliest recordings from New Jersey show her scintillating in morceaux [JW]

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Mischa Levitzki (piano) Complete HMV Recordings (APR)

Lots to enjoy from this pianist who died too young [RCh]

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Schumann: Piano Works (Oehms Classics)

(Déjà Review) A major recording achievement [JL]

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Grieg & Schumann Piano Concertos (Warner Classics)

Grab this one [KS]

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Wilhelm Kempff (piano) Live Concert Edition (Meloclassic)

Indispensable for Kempff fans [SG]