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Once again, I find myself questioning the validity and purpose of such arrangements [RMo]

A stunning new high resolution transfer of this classic recording [MP]

An interesting and enterprising recital but a question mark over the suitability of the voice for some of the material [PT]

The best new Parsifal recording since Kubelik [SSc]

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

This third instalment of the Knappertsbusch Ring will not disappoint enthusiasts [SB]

An excellent souvenir [RWe]

A vital and compelling celebration of Roberto Alagna’s 60th birthday [GF]

A profile of the singer Günther Groissböck – no revelations, but there’s always the voice [ST]

This second instalment of Knappertsbusch’s 1956 Ring is very acceptable [SB]

Superlative singing whose impact is somewhat compromised by the disappointingly cavernous mono sound [RMo]

(Déjà Review) Chandos’s faith in Brewer has been justified, completely and utterly [CC]

This is a rewarding set, and fans of the singers, in particular, will be pleased [SB]

(Déjà Review) If you come to terms with some controversial aspects, you could be watching one of the finest all-round operatic performances you will ever see [JL]

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

Now a truly complete guide to Wagner’s operas, in a fine new edition [RWe]

A lesser light in German conducting flourishes in light overtures and waltzes in Weimar Berlin [JW]

A cunningly devised programme ideally showcasing Quasthoff’s vocal versatility and dramatic gifts [RMo]

Some good performances do little to redeem this drab, even absurd production of Meistersinger [LW]

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

There is much to savour in this 59 year-old set [MP]

The culmination of a great Ring cycle has a place among the best: scintillating singing, playing and conducting [RMo]

A Wagner production from hell to be avoided at all possible costs [PCG]

A decent account of the score let down by vocalism which ranges from mediocre to poor [MBu]