Déjà Reviews

Re-published reviews from the archive

Ginastera: Orchestral music (Bridge)

(Déjà Review) Saturated in swaying delicacy: lyricism with a capital L, voluptuous and unmistakable [JW]

Handel: Coronation Anthems (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) Perfectly elegant and passionate renditions, with excellent pacing and a blended, lovely choral sound [KS]

Brahms: Violin Sonata No 1-3 (Warner Classics)

(Déjà Review) Versions to return to on a regular basis [CC]

Bliss: Premières Vol 1 (APR)

(Déjà Review) A thoroughly satisfying disc [CF]

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Abel: 6 Concerti for keyboard (cpo)

Strongly recommended for admirers of the Bach sons, students of the history of the keyboard concerto and preclassical music in general [PSh]

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Mahler: Das Lied von der Erde (Warner Classics)

(Déjà Review) One of the finest accounts of Das Lied von der Erde ever committed to disc [JQ]

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Peterson-Berger: Symphony No 4, Törnrosasagan and Frösöblomster (cpo)

(Déjà Review) Fans of early twentieth century conservative Scandinavian symphonies will be well pleased with these recordings [JP]

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Bennett: Piano Concerto & Concerto for Stan Getz (Decca)

(Déjà Review) From Boulez-inspired serialism to film scores and out and out jazz. A useful overview of the prolific and diverse output of a truly versatile composer [CT]

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Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos 2 & 4 (Warner Classics)

(Déjà Review) Wide-ranging performances that encompass the entire gamut of Rachmaninov’s inexhaustible emotional palette [PL]

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Rózsa: Orchestral Works (cpo)

(Déjà Review) A refreshing collection with excellent interpretations all round [RB]

Mozart: Piano music (Nonesuch)

(Déjà Review) If you fancy wallowing in a well programmed, superbly recorded concert hall-style recital, you really will enjoy this [TH]

Rosenberg: The Isle of Bliss (Phono Suecia)

(Déjà Review) Highly approachable music … any lover of late-romantic opera will feel at home [GF]

Nystroem: Sinfonia del Mare (Musica Sveciae)

(Déjà Review) Sea music portrayed in a great fusion of romanticism and modernism [JF]

Mendelssohn: Complete String Quartets (Cedille)

(Déjà Review) A suitably warm and wonderfully detailed recording matches insight, imagination and colouristic sensibility [JW]

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Mahler: Symphony No. 4 (Avie)

More than a curio, this Fourth has an appeal and an impact all of its own [CC]

Martinů: Double Concerto (Apex)

Some sound issues, but on a purely artistic level these are pretty compelling performances [TH]

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Dvorák: Slavonic Dances (Teldec)

(Déjà Review) Performance and recording superb. Recommended, but Sejna’s Supraphon issue is the genuine article [JP]

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Rawsthorne: The Film Music (Chandos)

(Déjà Review) Highly recommended to film music fans and admirers of English 20th Century music, particularly of Alan Rawsthorne [PC] [GSD]

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English Piano Quartets (Meridian)

(Déjà Review) A classic and generous collection of rare English chamber music [RB]

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Liszt: Via Crucis (Hortus)

(Déjà Review) Highly dynamic and powerful performances, extremely well-recorded in stunning sound [PSh]

Humperdinck: Hänsel und Gretel (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) An unmissable bargain, which I cannot recommend highly enough [JQ]

Medtner: The Complete Piano Sonatas (Hyperion)

(Déjà Review) The strongest recommendation [RB]

Elgar: Enigma Variations (Opus Arte)

(Déjà Review) Certainly an item to add to your collection, both for the visuals and the splendid performance [KS]

Chavez: Complete Symphonies (Vox)

(Déjà Review) An impressive clutch of serious and vigorously-driven symphonies from Mexico resoundingly recorded [RB]