The main work here is the Second Symphony, a terse and bluntly spoken piece, and certainly one of Dupré’s darker creations. Filsell displays his by now trademark mastery of Dupré’s characteristically stabbing staccato rhythms in the strutting Toccata conclusion, and the quickness of his musical reflexes is evident.

Filsell handles the technical and musical demands with aplomb – this is a performance that demands to be heard.

These recordings seem to me to be almost ideal. Filsell’s technique and understanding are virtually faultless. The Möller instrument of 1979 is both impressive and clear, although sometimes hard-edged, the acoustic almost cavernous enough. The highly informative notes by David Gammie are exceptionally well-researched.

Throughout it all, Filsell is never at a loss, for insight or ability...For so long there was so little and now a surfeit of riches. But Filsell was the first to do it all, and to my ears he provides the standard to match. His is an achievement to applaud heartily.