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Classic performances from Schreier and Shetler [RMas]

(Déjà Review) Unassuming, confident, middle of the road performances very well recorded [RB]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Déjà Review) A major recording achievement [JL]

Grab this one [KS]

Indispensable for Kempff fans [SG]

Worthy performances in an unusual and intriguing programme [RCh]

A beautifully filmed concert with a surprising programme [WH]

This splendid twofer just shouldn’t be missed [SG]