Musically, 1993 proved rich, with mainstream, avant-garde and pop-leaning jazz artists producing a sumptuous range of sounds. Following is one listener’s selections for the year’s 10 be… ...

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The 10 Best Classical Re-Issues of 2016: Every year I publish a 'Best of the Year' list. Hyperbole and subjectivity all duly acknowledged, this is what rocked my boat this year.