orchestraL Unique, historical Barber recordings;

B∆lohlávek’s benchmark Martin≤; authentic Bartók, by Hungarians

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chamber Eloquent Elgar piano quintet; Ysaÿe’s a rare treat; Mullova treads gyspy paths

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instrumentaL Stephen Hough’s beguiling Chopin; Benjamin Grosvenor’s impressive debut

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vocaL Baroque drama from Caldara; Mozart and Fauré Requiems

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opera Sutherland and Dessay star in two Lucias;

a classic Rosenkavalier is spruced up; Gerald Finley sings William Tell

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dvd and bLu-ray A double bill of staged Handel oratorios –

Theodora and Belshazzar

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repLay A dazzling J Strauss II collection; violinists Aïda Stucki and Ivry Gitlis remembered

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w w w . g r a m o p h o n e . c o . u k the gramophone awards Gramophone’s panel of critics examine in detail the nominations in each category for this year’s Awards the menotti centenary To mark 100 years since Gian Carlo Menotti’s birth, Gramophone considers his life, works and legacy, and looks at recommended recordings of his music

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Adagio finale... a transfigured flute descends over the proceedings like a benediction’

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