Déjà Reviews

Re-published reviews from the archive

Schmitt: Piano Music (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) Persuasive interpretations of these challenging works [JZ]

Tchaikovsky: The Queen of Spades (Opus Arte)

(Déjà Review) Tells the story compellingly with excellent singing and playing from everyone [ST]

Sibelius: Symphony No 2 & 5 (Ondine)

(Déjà Review) Without orchestra, the Sibelius symphonies fail [BR]

Victoria: Requiem & Lobo: Versa est in luctum (Signum Classics)

(Déjà Review) Vivid, committed performances of some masterpieces of Iberian polyphony [JQ]

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Sibelius: Symphonies 2 & 5 (Ondine)

(Déjà Review) All in all, a magnificent success [DC]

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Johann Strauss: Der Carneval in Rom (cpo)

(Déjà Review) Splendid – the story may be slender but the music is anything but [GF]

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Schumann: Complete Works for Violin and Orchestra (BIS)

(Déjà Review) Ulf Wallin clearly relishes these challenges [GD]

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Smetana & Sibelius: String Quartets (Hyperion)

(Déjà Review) A well-filled disc and the performances of these quartets are as good as any [LW]

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Leighton: Symphony No 1 and Piano Concerto No 3 (Chandos)

(Déjà Review) Well done Chandos – I waited for 36 years and you have not disappointed me! [JF]

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Handel, Blow and Boyce: Choral Music (Hyperion)

Déjà Review) Certainly worth hearing for the music itself, especially the Blow and Boyce [JS]

Haydn: Symphonies No.49, 103, 104 (Forgotten Records)

(Déjà Review) Blech conveys well the feeling behind the classical restraint [MG]

Grandi: Vespro della Beate Vergine (Carus)

(Déjà Review) This disc charmed me far more than I could have imagined [RH]

Krenek: Symphony No 4, Concerto Grosso (cpo)

(Déjà Review) Very impressive indeed [RB]

Chopin: The Complete Waltzes (Hyperion)

(Déjà Review) Breathtaking technique and musicality combined [DC]

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Mahler: Symphony 8 (London Philharmonic Orchestra)

(Déjà Review) This extraordinary, visionary reading of the Eighth is an unforgettable experience [JQ]

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Howells: The Winchester Service (Hyperion)

(Déjà Review) A superb, unmissable recital of Howells’ later choral and organ works [WH]

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Britten: Complete Scottish Songs (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) An excellent and often moving release [JF]

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Gounod: Faust (Warner Classics)

(Déjà Review) This Rizzi set trumps its competitors in many ways, not least the singing of Hadley and Gasdia [GF]

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Aldridge & Copland: Clarinet Concertos (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) An enjoyable new concerto and an old favorite, played with love and wit [BR]

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Bridge, Britten & Bax: Sonatas for cello and piano (Hänssler Classic)

(Déjà Review) A very special issue [BBr]

Quiet City (Sono Luminus)

(Déjà Review) Great tunes, bluesy excursions and limpid romanticism [JW]

Bruckner: Symphony No.0 (MDG)

(Déjà Review) The symphony should have broader appeal, and is certainly a satisfying listen [GD]

Borodin: Symphonies 1-3 (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) The Seattle Symphony have become a powerhouse in Russian repertoire [BR]

Arensky: Piano Music (Hyperion Helios)

(Déjà Review) A mesmerising recital… as charming as it gets [DM]