Déjà Reviews

Re-published reviews from the archive

Rodrigo Cello Conc VC Naxos 8.555840

Rodrigo: Complete Orchestral Works, Vol 3 (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) A cracking collection of music outside the Guitar ghetto. Go for it. You will not be sorry [RB]

Talbot Dying Swan Black Box BBM1078

Talbot: The Dying Swan (Black Box)

(Déjà Review) A genuine voice for the new millennium. Played superbly [CT]

British Light Music Premieres Vol 5 (Dutton Epoch)

Purchase with confidence [JW]

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Gerald Finley (bass-baritone) Recital (Wigmore Hall Live)

An exceptionally fine recital [JQ]

Schubert: Trout Quintet (Berlin Classics)

(Déjà Review) Very satisfying, centred and gracious [RB]

Weber: Overtures (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) Delicate contrasts of mood and bright clear recording [RW]

Copland: Orchestral Works (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) In all respects, recommended without a moment’s hesitation [KS]

Schnittke: Concerti Grossi Nos 1 & 5 (Deutsche Grammophon)

(Déjà Review) A real feeling of being the definitive article [TH]

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Martin: Tripytchon (ECM)

An extremely high quality product which deserves recognition [CR]

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Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine (Warner Classics)

Soggy tempos and slack pacing entirely fail to convince [RH]

Korngold Symphony Sea Hawk Delos DE3234

Korngold: Symphony and The Sea Hawk (Delos)

(Déjà Review) As good as it gets [CF]

Deja Turnage Greek Decca 4734262

Turnage: Greek (Decca)

(Déjà Review) Whether uncomfortable or not this remains essential listening for lovers of contemporary music theatre [TH]

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Donizetti: Roberto Devereux (Naxos)

The cast as a whole makes this the best set so far [GF]

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Dufay: The Court of Savoy (Hyperion)

Superb and convincing [MS]

Anderson: Orchestral Music Vol. 5 (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) Undeservedly neglected light music [IL]

Bach: Three Cantatas (Erato)

(Déjà Review) A mature artist who patently comprehends the beauty and purity of the music [MMB]

Janáček: Jenufa (Erato)

(Déjà Review) A fine record of a great series of performances, particularly memorable for Karita Mattila in the title role and the playing of the Royal Opera House Orchestra [RH]

Schubert: Symphony No 9 & Mendelssohn: Die Schöne Melusina (Elatus)

(Déjà Review) A stunning classic recording, reissued in a sensible pairing – a must-have! [PSh]

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Paer: Sofonisba (Opera Rara)

A wholly admirable performance of a significant opera composer who was active immediately before Rossini [RJF]

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Carl Schuricht in New York (Archipel)

Schuricht leads the Vienna orchestra with surety and command [JW]

Martinu Julietta Supraphon 1081762613

Martinů: Julietta (Supraphon)

(Déjà Review) Surreal music drama defying operatic convention, illuminated by Martinů’s gorgeous yet poetically fastidious palette [RB]

Ligeti Vol 1

Ligeti: Ligeti Project Vol 1-3 (Teldec)

(Déjà Review) A beguiling combination of clarity and sheer weirdness. Whether a Ligeti fan or not, heartily recommended – a rare sonic experience! [TH]

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Coates: Orchestral Works (Lyrita)

(Déjà Review) One of the most handsome Coates collections [RB]

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Debussy: Pelléas et Mélisande (Warner Classics)

(Déjà Review) A superb rendition of the opera [RMg]