Déjà Reviews
Re-published reviews from the archive
Varese: Orchestral Works 2 (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) This is unmissable [CR]
Weinberg: String Quartets Vol. 2 (cpo)
(Déjà Review) Weinberg managed with assurance and complete appreciation [JW]
Flemish Masters (Gimell)
(Déjà Review) Fabulous music, beautifully and intelligently sung [RH]
Verdi: Requiem (Warner Classics)
(Déjà Review) Turn to this with confidence [ST]
Stenhammar: Piano Concertos No 1 & 2 (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) Two leonine concertos of the Scandinavian romantic persuasion [RB]
Verdi: La forza del destino (Naxos)
A great Callas performance in a wonderful Verdi opera [PBW]
Wagenseil: Symphonies Vol 2 (cpo)
Sprightly and well thought out music played with some brilliance [BBr]
Szymanowski: The Complete Music for Violin and Piano (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) A natural and inspired choice for this repertoire [RB]
Tchaikovsky: Symphonies 1 & 6 (LPO)
(Déjà Review) A revelatory First, and a fine Sixth too [BR]
Mozart: Piano Concertos 21 and 22 (EMI Classics)
(Déjà Review) Thoughtful and transcendent playing. A winner on all counts [KS]
Muffat: Concertos (Channel Classics)
(Déjà Review) An eloquent and passionate plea for Muffat’s splendid music [JV]
Nielsen: Symphonies 4 & 5 (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Makes me impatient to hear Schønwandt’s readings of Nielsen’s 2 & 3 [DM]
Schubert: Winterreise (Harmonia Mundi)
(Déjà Review) This deserves to be ranked alongside the very best [JQ]
Monteverdi: Sweet Torment (Chandos Chaconne)
(Déjà Review) A highly accomplished and engaging disc [GF]
Rossini: Il Turco in Italia (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Has some fine qualities, especially its leading lady [RJF]
Bruch & Paganini: Violin Concertos (Claves)
A serious entrant … Romantic affiliations and technical armoury [JW]
Myaskovsky: Complete Symphonies & Orchestral Works (Warner Classics)
Wondrous works, at minimal price (and presentation) – not to be missed [RB]
Lehár: Friederike (cpo)
(Déjà Review) Another Lehár hit from cpo [IL]
Mahler: Symphony No. 9 (BIS)
(Déjà Review) I am not going to recommend you buy this one [TD]
Edwards: Symphonies 1 & 4 (ABC Classics)
(Déjà Review) A first class production that deserves to find a wide audience [TP]
Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius (Hallé)
(Déjà Review) A remarkable achievement [JQ]
Gluck: Iphigénie en Tauride (Decca)
(Déjà Review) Fully in touch with Gluck’s keen sense of drama [ST]
Haydn: The Complete Masses (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) The highlight of my anniversary year listening [JS]
Brahms: Choral Works, Symphony No 3 (Soli Deo Gloria)
(Déjà Review) Refreshing and exciting [JQ]
