1 January 1900
The Strad
Rare French works for violin and orchestra
CDA67294  Superseded by CDH55396 

‘Here, with a warm-blooded Ulster orchestra in support, [Graffin] brings a host of rare works to the fore. All are rewarding’ (The Strad)
1 January 1900

Rare French works for violin and orchestra
CDA67294  Superseded by CDH55396 

‘This is exactly the kind of disc that Hyperion has perfected over many years. Originally released roughly a decade ago to considerable acclaim it is now re-released on their budget Helios label. Excellence of this calibre available at bargain price makes it all but compulsory for anyone interested in rare repertoire for the violin who missed it first time around’ (MusicWeb International)
1 January 1900
The Observer
Rare Piano Encores
CDA66090  Superseded by CDH55109 

‘Wreathed in laurels for his marathon cycle of Liszt's complete piano works, the Australian born, London based pianist Leslie Howard has come up with a typically bright idea to showcase his digital dexterity’ (The Observer)
1 January 1900

Reicha: Wind Quintets, Vol. 1
CDA66268  Superseded by CDD22006 

‘The Prague Academia Wind Quintet are fully at home in this agreeable music and these musicians convey their own pleaure in the composer's ready fund of invention. The excellent natural sound helps give this disc a special niche in the catalogue’ (Gramophone)
1 January 1900
The Audio Critic, USA
Reicha: Wind Quintets, Vol. 1
CDA66268  Superseded by CDD22006 

‘Will doubtless take a place among my favorite CDs. The wit and charm of both the music and the playing had me laughing in delight at many points. If you haven't discovered Reicha's music—and even if you have—don't miss this recording’ (The Audio Critic, USA)
1 January 1900

Reicha: Wind Quintets, Vol. 2
CDA66379  Superseded by CDD22006 

‘The Prague Academia Wind Quintet are fully at home in this agreeable music and these musicians convey their own pleaure in the composer's ready fund of invention. The excellent natural sound helps give this disc a special niche in the catalogue’ (Gramophone)
1 January 1900
The Audio Critic, USA
Reicha: Wind Quintets, Vol. 2
CDA66379  Superseded by CDD22006 

‘Will doubtless take a place among my favorite CDs. The wit and charm of both the music and the playing had me laughing in delight at many points. If you haven't discovered Reicha's music—and even if you have—don't miss this recording’ (The Audio Critic, USA)
1 January 1900

Respighi: Il Tramonto; Martucci: La Canzone dei Ricordi
CDH55049  Superseded by CDA66290 

‘A praiseworthy achievement in every respect … Carol Madalin sings both works beautifully’ (Gramophone)
1 January 1900
The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs
Respighi: Il Tramonto; Martucci: La Canzone dei Ricordi
CDH55049  Superseded by CDA66290 

‘A glorious work [and] a most lovely record. Recommended with all possible enthusiasm’ (The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs)
1 January 1900
Fanfare, USA
Rheinberger: Suites for organ, violin and cello
CDA66883  Superseded by CDH55211 

‘It is hard to imagine Barritt, Lester and Herrick being bettered’ (Fanfare, USA)
1 January 1900
Sunday Correspondent
Rimsky-Korsakov: Antar & Russian Easter Festival
CDH55137  Superseded by CDA66399 

‘The Russian Easter Festival, arguably the composer's finest piece, tautly structured, gorgeously dressed, despatched here to the limits of its brilliance’ (Sunday Correspondent)
1 January 1900

Romberg (A), Fuchs & Stanford: Clarinet Quintets
CDH55076  Superseded by CDA66479 

‘Delightfully played … a source of constant pleasure. Music of this quality deserves to become part of the repertoire’ (Gramophone)
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