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Admiringly appraised … a contemporary ‘take’ on romantic and lush impressionism [RB]

A recording for the ages, revealed in full splendour in a new re-mastering [JQ]

A colourful Wagnerian romp with two outstanding interpreters among the large cast [MP]

A thoroughly welcome reissue that enshrines many of the virtues Handelian performance in the ‘pre-authentic’ era [PCG]

Probably the most recommendable of the three recordings of Pfitzner’s Christmas tear-jerker despite its drawbacks [PCG]

A modern take on a Handelian opera which for once makes dramatic sense, and is good fun as well [PCG]

A rare example of German operetta, well performed but flawed yet again by inadequate documentation [PCG]

Admirers of music for Military Band and its performing traditions will enjoy this diverse programme [NB]

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

A classic Wagner recording in magnificently remastered sound [JQ]

Laurent Pelly’s production has matured with age and Brownlee gives the performance of his career in the title role [MP]

Boult’s Deccas handsomely boxed; two Messiahs, Acis and miscellaneous recitals [JW]

Another enjoyable reissue in the Naxos series of British light music [PCG]

A marriage made in hell does no favours to either partner – perhaps we might hope for a divorce? [PCG]

Cavalieri’s pioneering work given a modern interpretation with mixed results [PCG]

A first video release of a rare Schreker opera deserves a heartfelt welcome [PCG]

A star Is born! Let’s hope he will resist overexposure [GF]

A beautiful new work from Estonia which will add to the growing reputation of the composer [PCG]

A superior reissue of Peter Hall’s other superlative Britten production from Glyndebourne [PCG]

A ground-breaking recording of a ground-breaking American musical [PCG]

An astounding new opera from John Corigliano receives a benchmark performance [PCG]

An operatic rarity returns to the catalogue, and remains a worthwhile encounter [PCG]

The twenty-first year that MusicWeb International’s reviewing team has nominated their recordings of the year.

An enthusiastic welcome for a newly edited score of Ravel’s balletic masterpiece [PCG]