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Byrd: Keyboard works (Resonus)

A worthy 400th anniversary tribute [SG]

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Beethoven & Schubert: Piano Trios (Forgotten Records)

One can only marvel at the commitment and vitality of these two live performances [SG]

Mozart: The Violin Concertos (Deutsche Grammophon)

Stylish renditions that open the windows on these heart-warming scores [SG]

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Bach: The French Suites (Hyperion)

Enriching performances, informed by consummate musicianship [SG]

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Dugan: Complete Organ Works (Croatia Records)

Glowing accounts of music both engaging and companionable [SG]

Alfano: Complete String Quartets (Naxos)

Dedicated and committed performances [SG]

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Louis Kaufman (violin): Violin Sonatas (Biddulph)

A generously well-filled disc featuring an outstanding fiddle player [SG]

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Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier Books I & II (Dynamic)

For a satisfying harpsichord version of these glorious works, this new release will offer rewards aplenty [SG]

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Bach: Six Trio Sonatas (Vivat)

Awe-inspiring works clothed in intimacy and colour, in performances acclaimed for their conversational qualities [SG]

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Bach: Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin (Delphian)

Deeply committed performances, informed by consummate musicianship [SG]

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Fauré: Piano Works (Hyperion)

Magical performances, illuminated and musically informed, recorded in superior sound [SG]

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Karczyński: Organ Works (Ars Sonara)

A pleasurable first encounter with organ works which cry out imploringly for wider currency [SG]

The Life and Music of Elizabeth Maconchy (Boydell & Brewer)

An intellectually rewarding book, both absorbing and enlightening [SG]

Chopin: 24 Preludes, 14 Waltzes (APR)

Expert re-masterings breathe new life into these treasured recordings [SG]

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Widor: Organ Symphonies 3 & 4 (Solstice)

Performances to cherish [SG]

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Herz: Stars rise afar (Genuin)

A rewarding release, thought-provoking and inspiring [SG]

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Sagvik: Solo Piano Music (Nosag Records)

Piano music both engaging and enlightening [SG]

Bruk: Symphonies 15 & 16 (Toccata Classics)

Emotionally charged and challenging music offers much food for thought [SG]

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Glinka: Piano Works (Forgotten Records)

Interesting and appealing with much to enjoy [SG]

Mozart: Sonatas for Piano and Violin (Deutsche Grammophon)

Exemplary singularity of vision and artful musicianship [SG]

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Lekeu: Piano Trio (Forgotten Records)

A brief glimpse into a life tragically cut short [SG]

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Sagvik: String Quartets (Nosag Records)

For those adventurous enough to explore, I’d say go for it, you won’t be disappointed [SG]

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Kathleen Long (piano) The Decca Solo Recordings 1941-1945 (APR)

Refined inscriptions, lovingly restored [SG]

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Bach: Goldberg Variations (Encelade)

A satisfying account, displaying deep insights, profound musicality and freshness [SG]