Déjà Reviews

Re-published reviews from the archive

Beethoven: Piano Concerti 4 & 5 (Hänssler Classic)

(Déjà Review) Admirers of this great German pianist should certainly snap this up [JQ]

Bantock: Orchestral Works (Hyperion)

(Déjà Review) Full-blooded, romantic readings of more exotic Bantock [IL]

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Arambarri: Orchestral works (Claves)

Arambarri has the charm and freshness of Guridi and Canteloube [RB]

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MacMillan: The Birds of Rhiannon (Chandos)

(Déjà Review) A highly recommended collection of works for choir and orchestra by MacMillan, magnificently performed under the direction of the composer [CT]

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British Recorder Concertos (Dutton)

(Déjà Review) Well-planned, varied and superbly played … pure joy from first to last [HC]

Ernst Wilhelm Wolf: Four Symphonies (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) Wolf can attain depths of expression that seem to post-date his period [CC]

Telemann: Six Concertos for Two Flutes (MSR Classics)

(Déjà Review) Lovers of the baroque flute and “Telemaniacs” will wish to investigate these well-played world premières [PCW]

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Schubert: Die schöne Müllerin (Atma Classique)

One of the freshest and most uplifting interpretations I have come across for a very long time [GF]

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Holmboe: Symphonies Nos 1, 3 and 10 (BIS)

(Déjà Review) Superbly cogent works performed with stunning intelligence, tonal blend, sectional discipline and conductorly flair [JW]

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Gesualdo: Madrigals (cpo)

(Déjà Review) Harry van der Kamp who directs and sings has done a wonderful job with these works [GH]

Mozart: Haffner Serenade, Bella mia fiamma (Profil)

(Déjà Review) Wand’s devotion plays itself out in these elegant performances [KS]

Le Flem: Works for Solo Piano (Accord)

(Déjà Review) Melancholy, heroic, sombrely optimistic – I cannot overstate the high quality of this music [RB]

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Janáček: The Eternal Gospel & other orchestral works (Hyperion)

All Janáček fans should be acquiring this without delay as should those as yet unconverted [ED]

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Schumann: Symphonies Nos 1-4 (Sony Classical)

(Déjà Review) Unassuming, confident, middle of the road performances very well recorded [RB]

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Handel: Arias (Linn)

(Déjà Review) I will treasure this disc as a record of a fine singer at a wonderful peak in her career [RH]

Farrenc: Chamber music (Naïve)

(Déjà Review) Entices me to seek out more music by this fine and unjustly neglected composer [KS]

Dupré: Le Chemin de la Croix (cpo)

(Déjà Review) One of the finest organ discs I’ve heard in years [JQ]

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Bertali: Valoroso (Mirare)

Highly musical players who manage to imbue each piece with a special improvisatory feeling [JR]

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Dvořák: Rusalka (Supraphon)

(Déjà Review) This is a recording which instilled in me a love of the opera which has so far not died; it will surely do the same for many new listeners [CH]

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Beethoven: Violin Sonatas (Doremi)

(Déjà Review) A once-in-a-lifetime portrait of two very great and even somewhat enigmatic artists at the top of their form [KS]

Bendix, Simonsen: Piano Concertos (Danacord)

(Déjà Review) Marshev is a capably sympathetic advocate for these neglected romantics [RB]

Brahms: Symphony No 2, Hungarian Dances (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) Alsop’s Brahms should go among the great cycles [KS]

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Beethoven: Piano Trios (Naxos)

A wonderful disc, well recorded and containing some magnificent playing [CC]

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Guarnieri: Symphonies Nos 2 and 3 (BIS)

(Déjà Review) Likely to appeal strongly to those who are already captivated by Villa-Lobos and by the Latino Copland [RB]