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Johanna Martzy (violin): Live Concert Performances (Meloclassic)

Treasured documents and valuable additions to the Martzy discography [SG]

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Sergio Fiorentino: The Complete SAGA Album Collection (Rhine Classics)

A pleasure to have Fiorentino’s complete Saga Recordings under one roof [SG]

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Domenico Scarlatti: Complete Keyboard Sonatas Vol 29 (Naxos)

Convincing performances add to this splendid Naxos survey [SG]

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Aline van Barentzen (piano) Radio Archives Edition (Meloclassic)

Pianophiles will warmly embrace this latest addition to the Meloclassic roster [SG]

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Grigory Sokolov (piano) Purcell and Mozart (Deutsche Grammophon)

Authoritative and heartfelt performances, warmly recommended [SG]

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György Cziffra (piano) Live in Concert (Solstice)

These live recordings make a very welcome addition to the Cziffra discography [SG]

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De Grigny: Premier Livre d’Orgue (Château de Versailles Spectacles)

De Grigny’s early death deprived future generations of a great deal his genius had to offer [SG]

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Youri Egorov: Diary, or the secret notes (Private Release)

A fascinating snap-shot of an artist’s personality [SG]

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Bowen: Portraits (Prospero)

An attractive, well-recorded and enjoyable disc, serving Bowen’s piano music very well indeed [SG]

Beethoven: Violin Sonatas Nos 9 & 10 (Centaur)

Performances where the stars align [SG]

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Beethoven: Piano Sonatas 3 & 29 (Hyperion)

Hamelin hits the heights with epic and fiery readings, gripping in every respect [SG]

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Edith Peinemann (violin) Radio Archives Edition (Meloclassic)

A set to treasure [SG]

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Aaron Rosand (violin) In Memoriam (Rhine Classics)

A worthy release of outstanding playing [SG]

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Mozart: Fantasy (Naïve)

A disc of happy surprises with playing throughout that evinces warmth and sensitivity [SG]

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Delvincourt: Chamber Music Vol 2 (Ciar Classics)

Two intriguing scores which bookend the composer’s compositional life [SG]

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Shura Cherkassky (piano) The Ambassador Auditorium Recitals 1981-9 (First Hand Records)

A desirable collection that captures the Cherkassky magic [SG]

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Fritz Kreisler (violin/piano) American Portrait (Rhine Classics)

Of limited interest to Kreisler collectors [SG]

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Arthur Grumiaux (violin) Live Concert Performances (Meloclassic)

The epitome of violin playing, with interpretations thoughtful and profound [SG]

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Thieriot: Chamber Music Vol 3 (Toccata Classics)

A top-notch production, with performances of high order [SG]

Langlais: Organ Music Vol. 2 (Brilliant Classics)

Performances that capture the spirit of the music as well as any [SG]

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Erick Friedman (violin) Live in Texas (Rhine Classics)

A pleasing addition to Friedman’s discography with these first CD releases [SG]

Flury: Chamber Music Vol. 2 (Toccata Classics)

Richly rewarding music [SG]

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Vaughan Williams: The Grinke Legacy (Albion Records)

This release will appeal to both fans of Vaughan Williams’ early recordings and followers of the artistry of Frederick Grinke [SG]

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Max Rostal (violin) Concert Tours 1956-1965 (Meloclassic)

A well-compiled set of live performances which is enthusiastically welcomed [SG]