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churning strings … conjure up the atmosphere of ambiguity and veiled menace that
        pervades the whole work.” Read the review


        2 Saunders: Skin; Void; Unbreathed
        Klangforum Wien/Wiegers


        We said: “This superb disc ought to gain Rebecca Saunders many more admirers, for it
        includes one of her finest achievements: Skin, for soprano and ensemble, which was
        composed in 2016 for Juliet Fraser, who is the outstanding singer here with
        Klangforum Wien.” Read the review

        3 Szymanowski: Piano Works
        Krystian Zimerman


        We said: “His command of virtuoso brilliance is just as extraordinary as his control of
        the most subtle nuances of phrasing and pacing. This is a marvellous disc from an
        utterly exceptional artist.” Read the review

        4 Koechlin: The Seven Stars Symphony
        Basel Symphony Orchestra/Ariane Matiakh


        We said: “The score is a dazzling display of Koechlin’s orchestral imagination … The
        Basel Symphony Orchestra’s performance under Ariane Matiakh has a wonderful lithe
        elegance, which matches the beauty and refinement of Koechlin’s writing in every
        respect.” Read the review


























        Conductor Ariane Matiakh. Photograph: Marco Borggreve


        5 Brahms: The Four Symphonies
        Danish Chamber Orchestra/Adam Fischer


        We said: “These constantly fascinating performances demonstrate that, even in
        Brahms, less can mean a lot more.” Read the review

        6 Tippett: The Midsummer Marriage
        Murray/Nicholls/Spence/France/London Philharmonic/Gardner
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