Déjà Reviews

Re-published reviews from the archive

Hungarian Music for Cello and Piano (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) A winning recital [JW]

Pergolesi & A Scarlatti: Masses (Naïve)

(Déjà Review) Charming and inventive, vibrant and involving [RH]

Schumann: Symphonies 3 & 4 & Overtures (BIS)

(Déjà Review) An attractive prospect [DC]

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Debussy: Piano Music Vol. 4 (BIS)

Don’t expect to hear these Etudes played more beautifully [CH]

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Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto, Souvenir d’un lieu cher (Decca)

A breath of fresh air [DC]

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Pierre-Laurent Aimard – Homage a Messiaen (Deutsche Grammophon)

(Déjà Review) A very special disc indeed [CC]

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Saint-Saëns: Complete Works for Cello and Orchestra (Hänssler Classic)

(Déjà Review) A fruitful emotional encounter with Saint-Saëns [MC]

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Dean: Orchestral works (BIS)

(Déjà Review) Excellent performances and superb recording of some of Dean’s most endearing works [HC]

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Elgar: The Crown of India (Chandos)

(Déjà Review) At last a version of this legendary work for pleasure, analysis and study [JF]

Martinů: Orchestral Works (Supraphon)

(Déjà Review) Catching the Martinů sound in full flight [RB]

Diana Damrau (soprano): Mozart arias (Erato)

(Déjà Review) A bridge too far, too soon [RMo]

Mahler: Symphony No 4 (Tudor)

(Déjà Review) Makes a strong impression [TB]

Marx: Orchestral Songs and Choral Works (Chandos)

(Déjà Review) The disc with which to introduce this composer to music-lovers [RB]

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Music of Tribute, Vol. 5 – JS Bach (Labor)

A well-planned disc superbly delivered [CC]

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Holst: Orchestral Works Vol 1 (Chandos)

The finest Holst disc in years [RB]

Debussy: Complete Works for Piano – Volume 3

(Déjà Review) The best of Bavouzet’s three volumes so far [CH]

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Dowland: The Complete Solo Lute Music (BIS)

(Déjà Review) A joy and feast for the ears [DC]

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Beethoven: Piano Sonatas 26, 27 & 29 (BIS)

(Déjà Review) Three superb performances on a convincing period instrument [WH]

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JC Bach: Opera arias (Virgin Classics)

(Déjà Review) The London Bach’s operatic output has been woefully neglected … heard here performed with precision and dramatic tension {JPJ]

Chapí: Fantasía Morisca, Symphony in D minor (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) Two very worthwhile pieces which clearly ought to be better known [JS]

Chopin: Piano Concerti (Bridge Records)

(Déjà Review) Extraordinary power and beauty [MM]

Bruckner & Rheinberger: Choral Music (Carus)

(Déjà Review) Much to commend on this disc [RH]

Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique, La Mort de Cléopâtre (Warner Classics)

(Déjà Review) A fresh approach to this remarkable symphony [JQ]

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Balfe: Falstaff (RTÉ Lyric FM)

A breath of fresh air [RW]