Déjà Reviews
Re-published reviews from the archive
Bartók: Piano Concertos (Deutsche Grammophon)
(Déjà Review) A splendid release that is self-commending [HC]
Donizetti: Francesca di Foix (Opera Rara)
(Déjà Review) All lovers of the bel canto genre will want to add this well-packaged and presented performance to their collection [RJF]
Bach: Cello Suites (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) A very musical and enjoyable rendition [ZT]
Brahms: Forte ma dolce (Hortus)
(Déjà Review) Unlikely to be superseded any time soon [CB]
Berg: Violin Concertos (Elatus)
(Déjà Review) The Violin Concerto gets the emotionally involved reading and lush sonorities it seems to call for [VM]
Debussy: La Mer & Ravel: Daphnis et Chloë (Warner Classics)
(Déjà Review) I have never heard textures with such cloud-like softness and insubstantiality [GPJ]
Arnold: Symphony 4 (Lyrita)
Riches to be discovered here [CC]
JS Bach: Organ Works (Danacord)
I cannot imagine anyone who loves the organ being disappointed by this top-quality release [MC]
R Strauss: Music for Piano Quartet (MDG)
(Déjà Review) A marvellously performed release that will surely win these Strauss chamber scores many admirers [MC]
Williamson: Orchestra Works Vol. 1 (Chandos)
(Déjà Review) It is wonderful to have the first disc of this series [IL]
Sibelius: Lemminkäinen Suite (BIS)
(Déjà Review) Vänskä has made me hear this pieces anew [LM]
Whitacre: Choral works (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) Whitacre has a priceless ability to communicate strongly and effectively [JQ]
Mozart: La clemenza di Tito (Deutsche Grammophon)
(Déjà Review) May not outdo the competition completely but belongs up there among the best [GF]
Stevens: Piano Works (Dutton Epoch)
(Déjà Review) So many highlights here, any one of which would justify the purchase of this invaluable set [RB]
Mahler: Symphony No 2 (Guild)
(Déjà Review) An interesting supplement to Klemperer’s classic Philharmonia version and the only document of Ferrier in this work [CH]
Sacred Choral Music (Oehms Classics)
Déjà Review) A rare treat for lovers of choral music, and for lovers of French music too [GPJ]
Jongen: Piano Music Vol 2 (Pavane)
All who respond to Debussy’s, Ravel’s or Ireland’s piano music will find plenty to enjoy here [HC]
Liszt: Organ (MDG)
Astonishing music on an astonishing instrument [CB]
Graupner: Partitas for Harpsichord Vol. 5 (Analekta)
(Déjà Review) Gorgeous music, excellently played and recorded, which will surely give great pleasure to all who love the harpsichord music of this era [GPu]
Handel: Water Music & Royal Fireworks Suites (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) A winner from start to finish – Handel’s music is given a splendid rendition
Cavalli Statira (Opus 111)
(Déjà Review) A dramatically vivid performance of the Neapolitan version of Cavalli’s opera [RH]
Chopin: Piano works (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) These performances are among the best on the market [PG]
Couperin: Sonates, Pieces de viole (Deutsche Harmonia Mundi)
(Déjà Review) An outstanding recording of some of Couperin’s finest compositions [JV]
Dvořák: Rusalka (Arthaus Musik)
(Déjà Review) A very welcome DVD release of one of English National Opera’s finer achievements [JL]
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