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Vivaldi: Bajazet (Erato)

(Déjà Review) The best of the best in terms of Neapolitan-style opera – tuneful, virtuosic and passionate. Virtually every number in this recording is a highlight [JPJ]

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Sawyers: Orchestral Music (Nimbus)

(Déjà Review) Reflects great credit on all involved – music of instant appeal and enduring quality performed with zealous passion recorded in excellent sound [NB]

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Silvestrov: Piano Works (Le Palais des Dégustateurs)

Performances that can turn the abstract towards the poetic, and simplicity into sophistication [DC]

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Verdi: Requiem (Cleveland Orchestra)

A subtle, rather than spine-chilling performance, with a mixed bag of soloists [DJa]

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Wranitzky: Symphonies Op.35 (cpo)

First recordings of some fine but rare Classical symphonies in excellent performances [GH]

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Finzi: The Dance Continued (Signum Classics)

An outstanding Finzi recital [JQ]

Bruckner: Symphony No.7 arr. for organ (Hänssler Classic)

A splendid arrangement for organ of Bruckner’s Seventh Symphony, vibrant and thrilling [RMo]

Loriod: Trois pièces; Messiaen: Visions de l’Amen (Alpha Classics)

The revelation of Yvonne Loriod’s own music recasts from within her partnership with Messiaen [CAE]