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Ensemble. An Important Voice — Mike Wheeler listens to Florence Price and Dvořák
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Ensemble. Brilliance, Ingenuity and Excellence — Roderic Dunnett listens to Handel's 'Agrippina' (updated 31 May 2023)
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Ensemble. Musical evangelism — Piers Adams' group Red Priest amazes Keith Bramich (published 1 June 2003)
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