Déjà Reviews
Re-published reviews from the archive
Bells for Stokowski (Reference Recordings)
(Déjà Review) There’s something for everyone, and very attractively played too [JW]
Caplet, Roussel, Debussy, Jongen: The French Connection (Et’cetera)
(Déjà Review) There is nothing here that does not delight the ear [KS]
Villa-Lobos: Symphony No 7 & Sinfonietta No 1 (cpo)
(Déjà Review) Exotic, strange, colourful, yes, but also very satisfying [PSh]
Strauss I: Edition, Vol 3 (Marco Polo)
Déjà Review: this review was first published in April 2004 and the recording is still available. Johann…
Vaughan Williams: The Poisoned Kiss (Chandos)
Undemanding delight, witty repartee, romantic enchantment [RB]
Schubert: 24 Lieder (Warner Classics)
Lieder recitals just don’t get much better than this [MC]
Charles Munch (conductor) Saint-Saëns ‘Organ’ Symphony etc (RCA)
(Déjà Review) Thrilling stuff [CH]
Scharwenka: Symphony in C minor (Sterling)
(Déjà Review) Resolute in character, with a slight Russian accent and the regal/pastoral tendencies of Dvořák [RB]
Myaskovsky & Weinberg: Violin Concertos (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) A gem of a disc [DS]
Schubert: Impromptus (Apex)
(Déjà Review) Leonskaja is an artist of the front rank and her interpretations have their own validity and abundant strengths [TB]
Medtner: Goethe Lieder (Chandos)
(Déjà Review) Works of the most eloquent melodic and lyric faculty superbly presented [RB]
Rameau: Castor et Pollux (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) A good place to start if you do not know Rameau’s fascinating operas [RH]
Hummel: Missa Solemnis, Te Deum (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) A superbly performed release of wonderful music that deserves to be heard [MC]
Mendelssohn: Complete Piano Trios (MDG)
(Déjà Review) The enjoyment of lovely music in lovely performances [TH]
Britten: Cello Suites (Apex)
Butt has the music’s measure, supported by an always assured technique [TB]
Holst: Orchestral Works (Lyrita)
Some remarkable finds here [CC]
Beethoven: String Quartets Vol. 6 (ASV)
(Déjà Review) The Lindsays show a deep understanding of this music and a maturity that has grown with the years [TH]
Canat de Chizy: Moving (Aeon)
(Déjà Review) Robust, joyfully dancing music making of great energy and very often of great beauty [HC]
Beethoven: Complete Violin Sonatas (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Enormous presence and clarity; no serious collector will want to be without this set [TH]
Glass: The Hours (Nonesuch)
(Déjà Review) A Glass soundtrack with a different sort of musical emphasis to what has often gone before [NHo]
Beethoven: String Trios op.9 (Arte Nova)
(Déjà Review) These beautifully crafted works are full of grace, wit, charm and even some drama and romance [KS]
Dohnányi plays Dohnányi: The Complete HMV solo piano recordings (APR)
(Déjà Review) Pellucid beauty, an exceptional sense of excavated drama, tremendous atmospheric compression, rhythmic nuance and panache [JW]
JS Bach: French Suites (BIS)
(Déjà Review) The set should be highly rewarding to those who place top priority on gorgeous music [DS]
Bridge: Orchestral Works, Vol 4 (Chandos)
(Déjà Review) An extraordinarily rewarding series now celebrated in a fourth volume [RB]
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