Vaughan Williams

An enticing selection of rarities and imaginative arrangements [JF]

A collection of Stokowski’s live performances from the end of his career is inevitably something of a mixed bag [PCG]

An attractive recital spanning a century of composition [JW]

Two fine artists in a fascinating and wide-ranging programme [WH]

A great artist’s important legacy restored, including first recordings of Beethoven, Bach and Vaughan Williams [JW]

The Beatles rub shoulders with Delius and RVW’S The Lark [JW]

Sheds fresh light on Vaughan Williams’ composing activities around the turn of the twentieth century [JQ]

(Déjà Review) Craftsmanship that is quite incredible … remarkable control … a masterful, spirited and dynamic touch [EML]

Over fifty years on, this set is still holding up pretty well, despite a few negligible flaws [RMo]

Altogether a pleasurable experience [RB]

A fine representative collection; no more rustic accents, please [JW]

An interesting concept executed with imagination and insight [NB]

Lovers of English song should not hesitate: acquire this disc and gatecrash Uncle Ralph’s musical party [JQ]

An outstanding recital; elegantly conceived, ideally recorded and beautifully performed [RHa]

Humble pie time for a reviewer [JW]

Another transfer of the 1938 Serenade to Music and miscellaneous songs from the 16 singers [JW]

A timely and enjoyable celebration of music for royal occasions [WH]

This important historical document must be judged on its own terms [JF]

An absorbing exploration of 20th-century church music, and a few recent compositions [JF]

A significant addition to the Boult discography [SG]

An interesting disc of English Parlour Songs suffers from a lack of personality and variety [PT]

Best avoided – there are many far superior options [RMo]

A substantial exploration of English song [JF]

A highly persuasive account of Job [JQ]