Signum Classics

Mival pastoral SIGCD977

Mival: Orchestral works (Signum Classics)

Notable additions to the catalogue of British orchestral works [JQ]

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American Tapestry: Calidore String Quartet (Signum Classics)

A well-planned, enjoyable selection of American string quartets [LW]

Alexandra Dariescu (piano): A Child’s Dream (Signum Classics)

Dariescu is in fine form in this excellently curated collection of pieces that have real meaning for her [RCh]

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Ye: The Backyard of the Village (Signum Classics)

An excellent introduction to the music of Xiaogang Ye [PRJ]

Martines: Complete Keyboard Works (Signum Classics)

This acquaintance of Haydn and Mozart deserves her time in the spotlight [DJB]

Roth road SIGCD971

Roth: Vocal works (Signum Classics)

Alec Roth composes music of truth and beauty [WH]

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Schumann: Piano Music (Signum Classics)

A mixed bag of Schumann [RMas]

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Alkan: Organ Music (Signum Records)

A veritable feast of excellent romantic organ music [DC]

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English Choral Music (Signum Classics)

Unearthing twentieth‑century choral treasures anew [JF]

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Monteverdi: Vespers of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Signum Classics)

(Déjà Review) In a word: magnificent [JS]

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Mahler: Symphony No. 4 (Signum Classics)

(Déjà Review) A treasurable example of the work of a great conductor in repertoire with which he was not automatically associated [JQ]

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R Clarke: The Complete Songs (Signum Classics)

A revelatory set, superbly performed [JQ]

Clarke: Complete Songs (Signum Classics)

The twists and turns of Rebecca Clarke’s songs, presented in full for the first time in stylish, perceptive performances [JW]

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Little Wanderer: Songs by Britten, Imogen Holst & Kidane (Signum)

An enormously strong recital by a major pairing in the world of English song [ST]

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O Holy Night: Christmas Carols From St John’s (Signum Classics)

A lovely Christmas disc with lots to enjoy [ST]

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Elgar: Enigma Variations (Signum Classics)

(Déjà Review) Vital and individual readings from a safe pair of hands [WH]

Strauss: Ein Heldenleben (Signum Classics)

A grand, more leisurely and reflective Ein Heldenleben which is wholly successful on its own terms [RMo]

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Lindberg & Aho: Clarinet Concertos (Signum Classics)

Two modern classics in excellent performances [SB]

A Prayer for Deliverance (Signum Classics)

An outstanding disc [JQ]

Liszt: Liszt Abroad (Signum Classics)

(Déjà Review) Should be heard by every lover of songs [GF]

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Crossing Borders (Signum Classics)

A nice mixture of familiar and little-known pieces in top-class performances [JV]

Lament & Liberation (Signum Classics)

A challenging, rewarding album [JQ]

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Elgar: The Kingdom (Signum Classics)

A very fine recording that gives one the best chance to reconsider The Kingdom’s virtues [NB]

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Elgar: The Kingdom (Signum Classics)

A fine achievement which amply demonstrates the greatness of Elgar’s score [JQ]